Noun: capote ku'powt
Usage: N. Amer
Usage: N. Amer
- A long overcoat with a hood that can be pulled over the head
"She zipped up her capote to protect against the cold winter wind";
- hooded coat
- A long cloak with a hood that can be pulled over the head
"The mysterious figure wore a capote, concealing their identity";
- hooded cloak
Derived forms: capotes
Type of: cloak, greatcoat [archaic], overcoat, topcoat
Encyclopedia: Capote