Definition of "burnous" [burnous]

• Alternative spelling of burnoose. (noun)
• Plural form of burnou. (noun)

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• "Presently the door opened, and a young man stood before them clothed in the rough camel-hair garment, or burnous, which is common in the East."
• "Moreover, he was clad in a striped Abá-cloak and a burnous, with a steel cutlass by his side and similar gear, while valour shone from his eyes, testifying in favour of him and not in disfavour of him."
• "Circus wearing burnous and shawls and elegant scarfs."