puggree

British  

/ ˈpʌɡrɪ, ˈpʌɡərɪ /

noun

1. the usual Indian word for turban

2. a scarf, usually pleated, around the crown of some hats, esp sun helmets

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Etymology

Origin of puggree

C17: from Hindi pagrī, from Sanskrit parikara

Example Sentences

He was dressed completely in white, in the native costume, with a white "puggree" or turban on his head.

From There is no Death by Marryatt, Florence

He provides himself with a more magnificent cumberbund, enlarges the border of gold thread on his puggree, and furbishes up his English that he may converse pleasantly with mem saheb. 

From Behind the Bungalow by Aitken, Edward Hamilton

He sought a handsome young stranger in a suit of cream-colored silk and a dove-gray helmet with peacock puggree.

From Where the Pavement Ends by Russell, John

He carried a dove-gray sun helmet with not more than three yards of bright peacock puggree.

From Where the Pavement Ends by Russell, John

She ran into her bedroom for two veils, a gray automobile puggree and one of those heavy black affairs with butterflies scattered over it, quite as effectual as a mask.

From The Drums of Jeopardy by MacGrath, Harold