capote
pronunciation
How to pronounce capote in British English:
UK [kə'pəʊt]
How to pronounce capote in American English:
US [kə'poʊt]
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- Noun:
- a long hooded overcoat
- a long hooded cloak
Word Origin
- capote (n.)
- "long cloak with a hood," 1812, from French capote, fem. of capot (17c.), diminutive of cape (see cape (n.1)).
Example
- 1. Mr schultz , whose previous subject was truman capote , makes a scholarly stab at penetrating arbus 's " secrets " , hampered as he is by lack of material .
- 2. There 's the winner of the truman capote look-alike contest .
- 3. Vidal took capote to court for libel , where the two traded insults .
- 4. What will you and mrs. capote do for your christmas supper ?
- 5. Truman capote 's in cold blood is a nonfiction novel .