pelisse

noun

Definition of pelissenext
as in mantilla

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Recent Examples of pelisse Rather than betray alienation, her surviving correspondence—mostly to Cassandra—talks of fabrics, caps and pelisses (a type of woman’s cloak); social calls, dinners, and balls; the weather; her mother’s health; and people—often dozens of names. — Robert Garnett, WSJ, 14 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pelisse
  1. mantilla
  2. cape
  3. tippet
  4. palatine
  5. capelet
  6. capuchin
  7. cowl
  8. poncho
Noun
  • Some of the women had their hair covered in lace mantillas, an old Catholic custom.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 23 June 2026
  • One of the hallmarks of its origins is a tile work from 1928 by Ernest Batcheler, an American artist of Dutch descent, that portrays a Spanish woman wearing a pink traditional Sevilla dress with frills, a shawl with fringe and a headpiece known as a mantilla.
    — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Definition of mantilla
Noun
  • The look featured short-shorts with an open, semi-sheer tiered cape with ruffle elements.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Bengals came close on so many occasions, but when clutch performances were needed, that’s when Burrow and Chase put on their capes and played superhero.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of cape
Noun
  • Any full floating line will suffice for these fish, but leader and tippet sizes will naturally vary by fly size and carp size.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 Apr. 2026
  • That is a tiny lure with a narrow eyelet that rebuffs multiple attempts to thread tippet that's as fine as spider web silk.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Definition of tippet
Noun
  • The palatine tonsils are the ones seen at the back of the throat.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
  • During the Thirty Years’ War, military enterprisers included such figures as Ernst von Mansfeld, who raised an army for the elector palatine, and Albrecht von Wallenstein, who offered his services to Ferdinand II, the Holy Roman emperor.
    — Allison Stanger, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2015
Definition of palatine
Noun
  • Blondeau also shared a photo of a special, four-legged wedding guest — her dog, adorably dressed for the occasion in a black-and-white tuxedo — and a look at her Eva Bouskila floor-length gown, which featured a chic capelet with buttons up the back.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • Wear it over jeans or a coat for a waist-defining moment; knotted over your shoulder as a capelet, or loose for undone elegance.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026
Definition of capelet
Noun
  • For example, the adoption of a marmoset by a capuchin monkey.
    — Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The connection to nature at Vista Celestial is truly profound, with wildlife waiting for you at the door—I'm not kidding, at one point, a capuchin monkey walked onto our patio to say hello.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Definition of capuchin
Noun
  • The Dream Jersey Cowl Neck Lounge Set is made with the same buttery-soft, breathable jersey fabric, but dressed up with a relaxed cowl neckline and drapey raglan sleeves for a look that feels a little more elevated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Perched above the custom triple clamps are narrow ape-hanger handlebars flanked by a classic square headlight and a handcrafted cowl that accentuates the bike's narrow silhouette.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of cowl
Noun
  • Micro-ripstop jackets, a packable poncho, pleated cargo trousers, stretch double-jersey tops, skirts, bootleg trousers, performance shorts, technical jerseys and French terry hoodies round out the apparel range.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Kloss’ nearly identical outfit included a white poncho top, nude heels, and black sunglasses for contrast.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of poncho

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“Pelisse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelisse. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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