rice cooker
n.— «In the vernacular, Vietnamese frequently refer to helmets as “noi com dien” or “rice cooker” because they are hot and uncomfortable.» —“High road toll pushes Vietnam towards helmet use” by Grant McCool in Hanoi, Vietnam Reuters Apr. 12, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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