noun
lacquered conical hat
A traditional Japanese hat made of lacquered material, often associated with travelers or historical figures. The cross-reference to 笠 indicates it is a specific type of that broader category.
See also: 笠
時代劇で侍が塗り笠をかぶっているのを見た。
I saw a samurai wearing a lacquered conical hat in a period drama.
笠 is a general term for a conical hat, while 塗り笠 specifically refers to a lacquered version.
Compound of 塗り (nuri, 'lacquering') + 笠 (kasa, 'conical hat'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it refers to a hat finished with lacquer.