pardessus

Definitions of pardessus
  1. noun
    a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
    synonyms: manteau de fourrure
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    ulster
    loose long overcoat of heavy fabric; usually belted
  2. noun
    a loose outer garment
    synonyms: cape, imperméable
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    burnous
    a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors
    cafetan, caftan
    a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant
    cape
    a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
    poncho
    a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head
    châle
    cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
    tunique
    any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees
    houppelande, tabard
    a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald
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    vêtement de dessus
    a garment worn over other garments
  3. noun
    an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
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    manteau de fourrure
    a coat made of fur
    manteau de fourrure
    a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
    blouson, veste
    a short coat
    imperméable
    a water-resistant coat
    blazer
    lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school
    blouson, grosse veste
    a short thick jacket; often worn by workmen
    imperméable
    a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
    anorak, parka
    a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
    trench-coat
    a military style raincoat; belted with deep pockets
    ulster
    loose long overcoat of heavy fabric; usually belted
    type of:
    vêtement de dessus
    a garment worn over other garments
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