puggree
Britishnoun
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the usual Indian word for turban
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a scarf, usually pleated, around the crown of some hats, esp sun helmets
Etymology
Origin of puggree
C17: from Hindi pagrī, from Sanskrit parikara
Example Sentences
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When the right moment came she would discard the puggree and drop the black veil.
From The Drums of Jeopardy by MacGrath, Harold
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
They were courteous people, and not only refused the quarter dollar which I pressed upon them, but gave me a handkerchief full of bananas when I left them, being pleased, however, to accept a puggree.
From The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)
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
"The man in the puggree" is Sir John,—ripe for many years to come, and when he has another banquet, may I be there to see.
From The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 1 by Furniss, Harry
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