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cloak

URI
https://nomenclature.info/nom/2552 (opens semantic view)
Definition
An outdoor coat that is partially-structured and that typically falls loosely from the neck, over the shoulders, and extends to at least the mid-thigh. It is sleeveless or may have arm slits serving as arm openings. It may fasten only at the neck or along the center-front with decorative fasteners, and may comprise a hood, a collar and additional shoulder-capes. Worn usually by women over other clothes as protection from the elements.
Definition source(s)
  • Parks Canada / Parcs Canada, and Canadian Heritage Information Network / Réseau canadien d’information sur le patrimoine. 2009–2018. “Parks Canada Descriptive and Visual Dictionary of Objects / Dictionnaire descriptif et visuel de Parcs Canada.” 2009–2018.
English
Term (International)
cloak
Alternative term(s)
cope
French
Term (International)
grande cape
Term gender (International)
feminine
Alternative term(s)
carrick; cloque; houppelande
Spanish
Term
capa
External term source
Art & Architecture Thesaurus Online
Date created
2010-01-01
Date updated
2022-07-11
Parks Canada code(s)
  • 03-00209
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URL
https://page.nomenclature.info/nom/2552 (reopens this page)
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Data source Label Language Match
Art & Architecture Thesaurus cloaks (Art & Architecture Thesaurus) English Exact
Wikidata cloak (Wikidata) English Exact
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