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

Examples

• The colonial officer wrapped a white puggree around his pith helmet.
• She adjusted the puggree to better shield her neck from the desert sun.
• The museum displayed a vintage safari hat complete with its original puggree.
• His puggree had faded from years of exposure to the tropical climate.
• The guide recommended wearing a puggree for additional sun protection during the expedition.