pugree
/ˈpʌɡ(ə)ri/noun
1In South Asia, especially in the northern region: a turban or head covering.
2A scarf, usually of thin muslin, wound round the crown of a sun helmet or hat and originally fastened so that the ends hung down at the back to shade the neck.
- Worn especially by members of the British Army serving abroad..
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Herbert. From Panjabi pagṛī turban, head, mark of distinction, of unknown origin.