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burnoose

Syllabification: (bur·noose)
Pronunciation: /bərˈno͞os/

(also burnous)
Definition of burnoose

noun

  • a long, loose hooded cloak worn by Arabs.

Origin:

late 16th century: French, from Arabic burnus, from Greek birros 'cloak'

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