Meaning & use
deerstalker
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A close-fitting hat with front and back peaks and ear flaps, traditionally worn for hunting.
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He wore a tweed deerstalker, looking every bit like a Victorian detective.
The costume shop sold deerstalkers alongside magnifying glasses for Sherlock Holmes fans.
A note on using this word
The deerstalker became famous as the iconic hat associated with fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, though it was originally designed for country hunting.
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