pugree
Americannoun
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a light turban worn in India.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of pugree
First recorded in 1655–65, pugree is from the Hindi word pagṛī turban
Example Sentences
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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
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
Dropping, his pugree at her feet he turned away.
From Bengal Dacoits and Tigers by Devee, Sunity
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)
He had left his helmet behind him, and wore only a khaki pugree with a khaki 'kula' in the centre of it.
From To Lhassa at Last by Millington, Powell
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