1. a hunting cap with ear flaps, typically made of cloth or fur
Usage: historical

Examples

• The hunter wore a traditional montero to protect his ears from the cold.
• The museum displayed an 18th-century montero made of fine wool.
• His montero had decorative braiding around the edges.
• The nobleman’s montero was trimmed with ermine fur.
• She found an antique montero at the estate sale.