Burnoose
/bɝˈnus/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A thick hooded cloak worn by Berbers and Arabs in Northwest Africa.
"“I caught only a glimpse of an Arab in a dark-blue burnoose and white turban,” replied Tarzan."
- 2 a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors wordnet
Example
More examples"“I caught only a glimpse of an Arab in a dark-blue burnoose and white turban,” replied Tarzan."
Etymology
From French burnous, from Arabic بُرْنُس (burnus).