pugree

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- In South Asia, especially in the northern region: a turban or head covering.

- A scarf, usually of thin muslin, wound round the crown of a sun helmet or hat and originally fastened so that the ends hung down at the back to shade the neck.


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Herbert. From Panjabi pagṛī turban, head, mark of distinction, of unknown origin




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