capot

1 of 2

noun (1)

ca·​pot
kəˈpät,
-ˈpō
plural -s
: the winning of all the tricks in piquet and other games

capot

2 of 2

noun (2)

ca·​pot
kəˈpō
plural -s
1
: capote
2
: an old large worthless bud or fruit of the caper

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

French, adjective, not having made a trick at piquet, from capot hooded cloak

Noun (2)

French, hooded cloak, from Middle French cape cloak, from Late Latin cappa head covering, cloak

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“Capot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capot. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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