noun.
A coat made from a blanket, worn by 19th century Canadianwoodsmen.
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noun.
a long cloak with a hood that can be pulled over the head
noun.
a long overcoat with a hood that can be pulled over the head
Word Usage
"The general style of the capote is the same in all the islands, and will remain so for the next ten thousand years, but each island shapes its capotes just enough differently from the others to enable an observer to tell at a glance what particular island a lady hails from."