bur·noose also bur·nous (b r-n s )n. A hooded cloak worn especially by Arabs and Berbers. [French burnous, from Arabic burnus, from Greek birros, hooded cloak, from Late Latin birrus.] |
burnous, burnouse US, burnoose [bɜːˈnuːs -ˈnuːz]
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a long circular cloak with a hood attached, worn esp by Arabs
[via French burnous from Arabic burnus, from Greek birros cloak]
burnoused U.S, burnoosed adj
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