\Bur"noose\, Burnous \Bur"nous\, n. [Ar. burnus a kind
of high-crowned cap: cf. F. bournous, burnous, Sp. al-bornoz,
a sort of upper garment, with a hood attached.]
1. A cloaklike garment and hood woven in one piece, worn by
   Arabs.

2. A combination cloak and hood worn by women. [Variously
   written {bournous}, {bernouse}, {bornous}, etc.]