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capote

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun capote has 2 senses
  1. capote, hooded coat - a long hooded overcoat
    --1 is a kind of greatcoat, overcoat, topcoat
  2. capote, hooded cloak - a long hooded cloak
    --2 is a kind of cloak

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Capote

Noun

A capote refers to a long, loose coat made of luxurious fabric, typically worn in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Sense 1

In the 19th century, women often donned a capote to protect themselves from the elements while traveling by carriage.

Example sentence: She wrapped herself in a warm capote before venturing out into the snowy streets.

Sense 2

A capote can also refer to a traditional cloak worn by Native Americans.

Example sentence: The Native American chief proudly wore his ornate beaded capote during the ceremony.

Verb

The term capote can also function as a verb, meaning to cover or protect something.

Sense 1

When camping, it is essential to capote the fire pit to prevent embers from spreading.

Example sentence: They carefully capoted the fire pit with a metal cover before going to bed.

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