puggree

English - English

Definition of puggree in English English dictionary

A strip of cloth wound around the upper portion of a hat or helmet, particularly a pith helmet, and falling down behind to act as a shade for the back of the neck

Hand-wrapped puggaree hat-band. Ideal for gardening, hiking or exploring forgotten tombs. --.

{i} strip of cloth wrapped around the top of a hat to protect one's head from the sun

A light scarf wound around a hat or helmet to protect the head from the sun

Hyphenation

pug·gree

Etymology

() From Hindi.