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词汇 puggaree
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Definition of puggaree in English:

puggaree

nounˈpʌɡ(ə)riːˈpəɡ(ə)rē
  • 1

    another term for pagri
    Example sentencesExamples
    • ‘This,’ she said, proffering Mr. Dobbs' steamed fedora with its saffron puggaree, as if it were a fresh pie.
    • I cannot tell you upon what impulse I acted, but lifting my rifle I brought it down till it was trained just short of the rim of his white puggaree, and fired.
  • 2A thin muslin scarf tied round a sun helmet so as to hang down over the wearer's neck and shield it from the sun.

    (帽后护颈的)遮阳巾

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This ceremonial cork helmet, with puggaree, may have been for the South African Police Mounted Unit - or perhaps the Govenor-Generals mounted escort.
    • Originally made of pith with small peaks at the front and back, the helmet was covered by white cloth, often with a cloth band (or puggaree) around it, and small holes for ventilation.

Origin

From Hindi pagṛī 'turban'.

Definition of puggaree in US English:

puggaree

nounˈpəɡ(ə)rē
  • 1An Indian turban.

    (印度人用的)薄头巾

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I cannot tell you upon what impulse I acted, but lifting my rifle I brought it down till it was trained just short of the rim of his white puggaree, and fired.
    • ‘This,’ she said, proffering Mr. Dobbs' steamed fedora with its saffron puggaree, as if it were a fresh pie.
    1. 1.1 A thin muslin scarf tied around a sun helmet so as to hang down over the wearer's neck and shield it from the sun.
      (帽后护颈的)遮阳巾
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Originally made of pith with small peaks at the front and back, the helmet was covered by white cloth, often with a cloth band (or puggaree) around it, and small holes for ventilation.
      • This ceremonial cork helmet, with puggaree, may have been for the South African Police Mounted Unit - or perhaps the Govenor-Generals mounted escort.

Origin

From Hindi pagṛī ‘turban’.

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