Burnous (Noun)
Meaning
A long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The traditional burnous was worn by the Moorish warriors as they rode into battle.
- He wrapped his burnous tightly around him to shield himself from the cold desert night.
- The intricate patterns on the burnous signified the wearer's status within the tribe.
- As the sun began to set, the Arab merchant donned his burnous and headed to the marketplace.
- The burnous was a staple of the nomadic lifestyle, providing warmth and protection from the elements.