Sombrero
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Sombrero of Harry S. Truman
A sombrero is a type of hat originating in Mexico. Sombreros usually have a somewhat high crown and a very wide brim, used for protection from the sun. The word "sombrero" is a loan word from Spanish, where it refers to any hat with a brim.