1. Any loose flowing garment
   "She wore a silk robe over her dress"
    
2. Outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
   "The judge donned his black robe before entering the courtroom";
   - gown
    
3. [N. Amer] A thick blanket, esp. used when travelling or as a coverlet
   "They wrapped themselves in a warm robe while watching the outdoor concert";
   - rug [Brit], lap robe [N. Amer]

1. Clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes
   "The judge robed before entering the courtroom";
   - vest
    
2. Cover as if with clothing
   "the mountain was robed in tropical trees";
   - clothe, cloak, drape

Derived forms: robes, robing, robed

Type of: apparel [archaic], clothe, cover, dress, enclothe [rare], fit out, garb, garment, habilitate [archaic], outerwear, overclothes, raiment [archaic], spread over, tog [informal]

Encyclopedia: Robe, South Australia