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
  • For instance, forget the Vader helmet, that set is the first one to give Titans a cloak, which will be cool by itself.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
  • The cloak and the other grave goods suggest that the Caral culture developed both advanced fishing technology and artistic techniques.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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  • Now, 5000+ free walker capes have been given away, which spark conversation, connection, and community.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
  • The sleeveless dress incorporated a large statement bow at the neckline and a flowing silhouette with coordinated sheer cape.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 May 2025

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“Capote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capote. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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