1. a light scarf wound around a sun helmet or hat as protection from the sun
Usage: chiefly British; historical

Examples

• The colonial officer adjusted his puggaree before venturing into the midday sun.
• She wrapped a white puggaree around her pith helmet.
• The puggaree provided essential shade for his neck during the safari.
• British soldiers in India commonly wore puggarees with their helmets.
• The museum displayed a vintage sun helmet complete with its original puggaree.