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puggree
/ ˈpʌɡrɪ; ˈpʌɡərɪ /
noun
- the usual Indian word for turban
- a scarf, usually pleated, around the crown of some hats, esp sun helmets
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Word History and Origins
Origin of puggree1
C17: from Hindi pagrī, from Sanskrit parikara
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Example Sentences
He carried a dove-gray sun helmet with not more than three yards of bright peacock puggree.
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He sought a handsome young stranger in a suit of cream-colored silk and a dove-gray helmet with peacock puggree.
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I tried to turn aside and avoid the charge, but a branch caught me across the face, and knocked my puggree off.
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Everything is complete down to moustache, the folds of the puggree, the lathee or staff, indeed to the slightest detail.
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When the right moment came she would discard the puggree and drop the black veil.
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