1. Plural of capouche; hooded cloaks or capes, especially those with a long pointed hood worn in medieval times.
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• Medieval monks wore capouches to protect themselves from the cold.
• The painting depicted nobles in elaborate capouches with extended hoods.
• Capouches were common garments in 14th-century Europe.
• The long pointed capouches became a fashion statement among the wealthy.
• Historical records describe capouches as practical outerwear for traveling merchants.