pelisse

pe·lisse  (p-ls)

n.

1. A long cloak or outer robe, usually of fur or with a fur lining.

2. A woman's loose light cloak, often with openings for the arms.

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[French, from Old French pelice, from Late Latin pellcia, from Latin, feminine of pellcius, made of skin, from pellis, skin; see pel-³ in Indo-European roots.]

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pelisse [pɛˈliːs]

n

1. (Clothing & Fashion) a fur-trimmed cloak

2. (Clothing & Fashion) a high-waisted loose coat, usually fur-trimmed, worn esp by women in the early 19th century

[via Old French from Medieval Latin pellicia cloak, from Latin pellis skin]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

pelisse - a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur cape, mantle - a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter

Translations

pelisse

n (old) → pelzbesetztes Kleid