pugaree
/ˌpʌɡəˈri/
noun
- A scarf or piece of cloth worn around a hat or helmet, especially in hot climates, to protect the neck from the sun.
- In old photographs, explorers often wore a pugaree hanging down the back of their hats.
- The soldier tied a white pugaree around his sun helmet before marching.
- She added a colorful pugaree to her safari hat for extra sun protection.
- A type of turban or headwrap, especially one worn in South Asia.
- He carefully wrapped the pugaree around his head, making sure it was neat.
- The groom wore a traditional pugaree on his wedding day.
- In some regions, the color of a pugaree shows a person's social status.
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