burnous (Meaning)

Wordnet

burnous (n)

a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors

Webster

burnous (n.)

A cloaklike garment and hood woven in one piece, worn by Arabs.

A combination cloak and hood worn by women.

burnous Sentence Examples

  1. The burnous, with its voluminous hood, provided excellent protection against the desert sun.
  2. He wrapped himself tightly in his burnous to shield against the biting cold of the mountain wind.
  3. The intricate embroidery on the edges of the burnous showcased the craftsmanship of skilled artisans.
  4. In North African cultures, the burnous is a traditional garment worn by both men and women.
  5. The traveler's burnous billowed behind him as he made his way across the sandy terrain.
  6. She admired the richly woven fabric of her new burnous, a gift from her grandmother.
  7. The burnous was an essential part of the Berber wardrobe, serving both practical and cultural purposes.
  8. The nomad draped his burnous over his shoulders, its warmth a welcome comfort in the chilly evening air.
  9. The burnous was often passed down through generations, each thread carrying memories of those who wore it before.
  10. As the sun set over the desert, the burnous took on a golden hue, blending seamlessly with the sands of the Sahara.

FAQs About the word burnous

a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and MoorsA cloaklike garment and hood woven in one piece, worn by Arabs., A combination cloak and

cloak, cowl, mantelet, cape,pelisse, joseph, pelerine, mantilla, palatine, capelet

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The burnous, with its voluminous hood, provided excellent protection against the desert sun.

He wrapped himself tightly in his burnous to shield against the biting cold of the mountain wind.

The intricate embroidery on the edges of the burnous showcased the craftsmanship of skilled artisans.

In North African cultures, the burnous is a traditional garment worn by both men and women.