inverness

noun

in·​ver·​ness ˌin-vər-ˈnes 

: a loose belted coat having a cape with a close-fitting round collar

Illustration of inverness

Word History

Etymology

Inverness, Scotland

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Geographical Definition

Inverness

geographical name

In·​ver·​ness ˌin-vər-ˈnes 

1

or Inverness-shire

ˌin-vər-ˈnesh-ˌshir 

-shər

former county of northwestern Scotland

2

burgh in northwestern Scotland, formerly serving as the capital of the Highland region population 63,090