monterey
n. countablen. a type of hat with a round top and a brim that turns up, often worn by soldiers or travelers in the past.
n. a style of cap or hat featuring a round crown and a brim that can be turned up, historically associated with military or outdoor dress.
The soldier wore a traditional monterey during the march.
In the historical drama, the protagonist is often seen wearing a weathered monterey as he travels across the countryside.
The museum's collection of 17th-century military attire includes a remarkably well-preserved monterey, showcasing the intricate stitching and durable felt common to the period.
Borrowed from Spanish Monterrey, from Galician Monterrei, from monte (“mountain”) + rei (“king”).
Primarily found in historical or architectural descriptions of period costume; rarely used in modern fashion contexts.