pugaree

Variant of puggree

puggree definition

pug·gree (pug′rē)

noun

  1. in India, a turban
  2. a light scarf wrapped around the crown of a sun helmet and hanging behind to protect the back of the neck

Etymology: Hindi pagṛī, turban

Also puggaree pug′·ga·ree′ or pugaree pug′a·ree′ (-ə rē′)

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