Definition

A piece of cloth that is wrapped around the top of a hat or sun helmet to provide decoration or protection.

Example

He wore a puggree to keep the sun off his head while hiking.

Conversation

I just got a new sun hat, and it came with a cool puggree.

Nice! That sounds stylish and practical for sunny days.

Yeah, I love how it adds a bit of character to the hat.

For sure! A good puggree can really elevate your look.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Puggree → The word originates from Hindi 'pagri' (meaning a turban or headscarf). It refers to a type of light scarf or turban worn around the head, particularly in South Asia.

Memory Tip

Imagine a traditional headscarf or turban, known as 'pagri' in Hindi, to remember that a 'puggree' is a similar type of headwear.

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