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pelerine

pelerine

9.9
A short cape worn over the shoulders to decorate a dress
  • noun
  • /ˈpɛləˌriːn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : pelerina
  • The museum displayed a 19th-century pelerine as part of its fashion collection.

Examples

  • She wore a silk pelerine to add elegance to her evening gown.

  • The vintage dress was complemented by a delicate lace pelerine draped over the shoulders.

  • She wore a beautiful pelerine over her dress.

  • The pelerine added elegance to her outfit.

  • She wore a stunning dress with a delicate lace pelerine that complemented her elegant look.

  • During the historical reenactment, the actress added a striking pelerine to her costume for authenticity.

  • In the museum, I admired the antique armor, which featured a beautiful metal pelerine that protected the shoulders.

Synonyms

cape
vspelerine
110 1.3

A sleeveless piece of clothing that fastens at the neck and hangs over the shoulders

is more decorative and collar like, not a full outer garment
capelet
vspelerine
8.8

A small cape that covers the shoulders and is worn over a dress

is shorter and more decorative, often historical or used in armor

How Long

cloak
61 3.2
coat
957 1.0
cape
110 1.3
pelerine
  • Archaic
9.9
collar
121 1.0

Surface Forms

pelerine singular
pelerines plural

Etymology

The word pelerine comes from the French pèlerine, from pèlerin meaning 'pilgrim'. Pilgrims used to wear a small cloak over their shoulders, so a pelerine is a short cape or decorative collar worn over the shoulders.