n. 1. A long, usually hooded cloak or coat. 2. (also kä-pōtĕ) A large, usually purple and yellow cape used in maneuvering the bull especially during the initial stage of a bullfight. [French, from Old French capote, capette, diminutive of cape, cloak, from Medieval Latin cāpa; see CAPE1.] |
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