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capote

noun

kə-ˈpōt

Definition of capote

as in cloak

a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back the traveler wore a long hooded capote as he walked over the moors

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Recent Examples of capote In the first and third, the matador performs a series of passes of the bull through capes, first a large pink and yellow cape known as a capote and then a smaller red cape. — Elizabeth Findell, WSJ, 22 Jan. 2020

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Noun

The new cloak is designed to accommodate arbitrary inner and outer shapes while operating omnidirectionally.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
Just running around wearing cloaks, slinking into and out of castles, slicing the throats of all who cross her.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026

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While the top included a plunging back, the look was further elevated with a sheer cape that draped over Wonders’ shoulders.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
The Dolce & Gabbana design featured a structured corset bodice with visible boning, a voluminous skirt, and a sweeping floor-length cape—all embellished with pink floral embroidery.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 July 2026

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