cagoule

British

/ kəˈɡuːl /

noun

Also spelt: kagoul. kagoule. Sometimes shortened to: cag. a lightweight usually knee-length type of anorak

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Etymology

Origin of cagoule

C20: from French

Example Sentences

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"After 10 years of investigating, all they had to show was a plimsoll and cagoule that everyone wore," he said.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2023

Ham it up: wear a cagoule in public, say you really love that new tune from Asos then start singing it loudly and ask them if they still like that nice Floella.

From The Guardian • Jun. 25, 2016

Much as I am taken by an interesting accessory, it was a relief when he finally acquired a cagoule somewhere around Göschenen.

From The Guardian • Nov. 29, 2012

"We haven't had any dead bodies recently," hoots Margot, her cagoule rippling with Marple-ish zeal.

From The Guardian • Oct. 12, 2012

Even a Grey Penitent would have been moved, coming unawares into that gay company, to throw off his cagoule and to dance a saraband.

From The Christmas Kalends of Provence And Some Other Provençal Festivals by Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone)

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