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Recent Examples of burnoose
For her label Anissa Aida, designer Anissa Meddeb, who lives in the capital, makes gossamer silk blouses evoking the striped motif of handwoven fouta towels and voluminous coats inspired by the burnoose cloaks worn by Berbers.
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Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2020
On a rainy day men wore winter-weight burnooses with the large hoods drawn up—enigmatic Jedi-like figures in the medina's alleyways.
—Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 30 Mar. 2015
Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2020
On a rainy day men wore winter-weight burnooses with the large hoods drawn up—enigmatic Jedi-like figures in the medina's alleyways.
—Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 30 Mar. 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnoose
Noun
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Rather than betray alienation, her surviving correspondence—mostly to Cassandra—talks of fabrics, caps and pelisses (a type of woman’s cloak)—
Robert Garnett,
WSJ,
14 July 2017
Noun
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The base of the cape will offer views of sea stars, anemones, barnacles, and more.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Unlike most superhero costumes, this heroine's look doesn't require a cape!—
Emma Kershaw,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Queen Camilla’s monochrome attire and choice of mantilla fall under papal protocol, requiring women who meet with the pope to wear black and a veil, symbolizing respect and modesty.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Camilla, 78, followed tradition with her black ensemble, wearing a silk dress by Fiona Clare and a mantilla by Philip Treacy.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The superstar attended the inaugural British Museum Ball in London last week, wearing a bright red chiffon poncho dress by Stephane Rolland.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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While my style leans minimal, the poncho suits all tastes.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Iredell County Animal Services (ICAS) warned residents in the Troutman area on Wednesday, Sept. 17, that a capuchin monkey is on the loose.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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His name is Frankie, a capuchin monkey who has lived in his cage in Pet Stop for nearly two decades.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The brown trout of a lifetime that just sipped your fly can shoot down a riffle and bust that delicate 6-pound tippet.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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Line class, tippet class, and length records for Florida-strain fish will still be eligible for records in the largemouth bass category.—
Sage Marshall,
Field & Stream,
19 June 2024
Noun
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Ruched waist detailing, a gold button accent, and polished cowl neck make the stretchy staple classy enough for any occasion without sacrificing comfort and visually creating an hourglass shape.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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The actress stunned in a white satin dress with a cowl neck and matching accessories.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 42-seat screening room, originally a cloak room, is officially a part of the private residence of the First Family, but its history from Eisenhower to Reagan was recorded by its longtime projectionist, Paul Fischer.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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My freshman-year college roommate brought an entire underbed storage tub full of medieval costumes (multiple petticoats and cloaks).—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Burnoose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnoose. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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