1. a long cloak or coat, typically with a hood, worn especially in Spain and Spanish America
Usage: often historical or regional
2. a covering or hood placed over the head of a horse or other animal
Usage: equestrian

Examples

• The traveler wrapped himself in a capote to shield against the cold mountain wind.
• In old Spanish paintings, nobles are often depicted wearing elaborate capotes.
• The groom placed a capote over the horse's head before the parade.
• She inherited her grandmother's vintage capote from Madrid.
• The capote was a practical garment for shepherds in the Pyrenees.