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puggaree

Syllabification: (pug·ga·ree)
Pronunciation: /ˈpəg(ə)rē/

Definition of puggaree

noun

  • an Indian turban.
  • a thin muslin scarf tied around a sun helmet so as to hang down over the wearer’s neck and shield it from the sun.

Origin:

from Hindi pagṛī 'turban'

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