1. a hooded cloak worn by Arabs and Moors

Examples

• The traveler wrapped himself in a white burnous to protect against the desert wind.
• She admired the intricate embroidery on the traditional burnous.
• The merchant wore a flowing burnous as he crossed the marketplace.
• The burnous provided both warmth and anonymity in the crowded bazaar.
• He pulled the hood of his burnous over his head during the sandstorm.