Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun India A light scarf wound around a hat or helmet to protect the head from the sun.

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  • noun A strip of cloth wound around the upper portion of a hat or helmet, particularly a pith helmet, and falling down behind to act as a shade for the back of the neck.

Etymologies

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From Hindi.

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  • The actual first sentence isn't a question it's a statement the question is "what is the third" the third word to the question is "the" so the answer is the. but alas their are words that end with gry and they are. puggry and aggry. are words that end with gry gry-means everything

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  • The actual first sentence isn't a question it's a statement the question is "what is the third" the third word to the question is "the" so the answer is the. but alas their are words that end with gry and they are. puggry and aggry. are words that end with gry gry-means everything

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  • The actual first sentence isn't a question it's a statement the question is "what is the third" the third word to the question is "the" so the answer is the. but alas their are words that end with gry and they are. puggry and aggry. are words that end with gry gry-means everything

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  • Also spelled puggree; a turban worn in India or a light scarf wound around a hat or helmet to protect the head from the sun.

    November 27, 2007

  • I'd be interested in where the pronunciation stress lies if anyone knows.

    November 27, 2007

  • Looks like it's on the first syllable, bilby.

    November 28, 2007

  • isnt it like a head garment, like a hat or turban???

    July 7, 2008