puggaree

[puhg-uh-ree]

pug·ga·ree

[puhg-uh-ree]
noun
Also, pug·gree [puhg-ree] .
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Puggaree is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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puggree, pugree, puggaree or pugaree (ˈpʌɡrɪ, ˈpʌɡərɪ)
 
n
1.  the usual Indian word for turban
2.  a scarf, usually pleated, around the crown of some hats, esp sun helmets
 
[C17: from Hindi pagrī, from Sanskrit parikara]
 
pugree, pugree, puggaree or pugaree
 
n
 
[C17: from Hindi pagrī, from Sanskrit parikara]
 
puggaree, pugree, puggaree or pugaree
 
n
 
[C17: from Hindi pagrī, from Sanskrit parikara]
 
pugaree, pugree, puggaree or pugaree
 
n
 
[C17: from Hindi pagrī, from Sanskrit parikara]

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