1. A light turban or head covering worn in tropical regions, especially in India, to protect from the sun.
Usage: Also spelled 'puggaree' or 'puggari'; Chiefly historical or regional
2. A cloth band wrapped around a sun helmet or hat to shield the neck and ears from the sun.
Usage: Colonial or military context

Examples

• The British soldiers wore pugarees around their helmets during their service in India.
• She wrapped a pugaree around her hat to protect her neck from the intense tropical sun.
• The pugarees were made of lightweight cotton to keep the wearer cool.
• Colonial administrators often adopted the local pugaree style for practical comfort.
• The museum displayed several antique pugarees from the 19th century.