puggaree

[ puhg-uh-ree ]
/ ˈpʌg ə ri /

noun

Also pug·gree [puhg-ree] /ˈpʌg ri/.

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British Dictionary definitions for puggree

puggree

pugree puggaree or pugaree (ˈpʌɡərɪ)

/ (ˈpʌɡrɪ) /

noun

the usual Indian word for turban
a scarf, usually pleated, around the crown of some hats, esp sun helmets

Word Origin for puggree

C17: from Hindi pagrī, from Sanskrit parikara