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manteau

noun

man-ˈtō How to pronounce manteau (audio)
Definition of manteaunext
as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back Muslim women in loose black manteaus

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  1. cloak
  2. cape
Noun
  • Atari wore elephant-print pants and a purple wizard’s cloak, and kept handy a face mask emblazoned with the words what if love wins?
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Saturday audiences pick which player takes on the cloak, and that choice sets which of the five scripts plays out.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of cloak
Noun
  • Spread across 400 acres in the hills of Santa Rosa, Safari West is home to more than 900 animals, including giraffes, zebras, rhinos, flamingos, cape buffalo and impalas.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The rundown by Coveteur of fall 2026 outerwear trends also flags military jackets, shrunken lapels, capes and silk jackets as looks worth watching.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of cape
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“Manteau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manteau. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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