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Noun: capote  ku'powt
Usage: N. Amer
  1. 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
     
  2. 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