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manteau

Pronunciation: /ˈmantəʊ/
Definition of manteau

noun

  • a loose gown or cloak worn by women in the 17th and 18th centuries.
  • a long, loose coat or overshirt worn by Muslim women.

Origin:

late 17th century: from French; compare with mantua

manteau in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of manteau in the US English dictionary