pugree

American  

[puhg-ree] / ˈpʌg ri /

noun

1. a light turban worn in India.

2. a scarf of silk or cotton, usually colored or printed, wound round a hat or helmet and falling down behind as a protection against the sun.

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Etymology

Origin of pugree

First recorded in 1655–65, pugree is from the Hindi word pagṛī turban

Example Sentences

I've got disguises ready for you—a pugree for you, Mr. McClean, and a purdah for your daughter—you'll travel as a Hindoo merchant and his wife.

From Rung Ho! by Mundy, Talbot

He wore a plain white pugree with a large jewel set on one side, and his body was swathed and wrapped in dark thick stuffs, as if he felt keenly the cold autumn air.

From Mr. Isaacs by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

Young Tom Marshall, who honored Miss Minion's with his presence, studying the photograph on my bureau one evening, asked me who was "the beauty with the pugree."

From David Malcolm by Lloyd, Nelson

As becomes their maturer years, they are satisfied with a decent broadcloth coat and pantaloon, with a white cloth or Cashmere shawl pugree, more in accordance with simple English taste.

From The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal by Bose, Shib Chunder

As they left for shore he produced a small beautiful blue feather; he gave it to Elsa with the compliments of Rajah; and she stuck it in the pugree of her helmet.

From Parrot & Co. by MacGrath, Harold