Puggaree
Translation of "puggaree" into Russian
puggaree
NounUK
/ˌpʌɡəˈriː/
US
/ˌpʌɡəˈri/
puggaree
puggarees pl
пагри
He wore a puggaree to protect himself from the sun.
Он носил пагри, чтобы защититься от солнца.
Definitions
puggaree
NounUK
/ˌpʌɡəˈriː/
US
/ˌpʌɡəˈri/
A light scarf or headband, typically made of cotton, wrapped around a hat or helmet, especially in tropical regions, to provide shade and absorb sweat.
The explorer adjusted his puggaree to shield his eyes from the harsh sun.
A light turban or head-scarf worn chiefly by men in South Asia.
The Maharaja wore an elaborate puggaree embroidered with gold thread.
(Australian) The cloth band around an Australian slouch hat, often coloured to indicate regimental affiliation.
The infantryman's khaki puggaree set him apart from the artillery troops.
puggaree
AdjectiveUK
/ˌpʌɡəˈriː/
US
/ˌpʌɡəˈri/
Attributive: relating to, made for, or characteristic of a puggaree.
She replaced the faded strip with a new puggaree band.