Country, canal and hat (6)

I believe the answer is:

panama

(Other definitions for panama that I've seen before include "'Country, canal and hat (6)'" , "Wide-brimmed hat" , "Style of hat" , "Great American canal or tropical hat" , "Canal zone" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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