capa

noun

ca·​pa

ˈkäpə

plural -s

1

a

: a circular mantle or cloak

b

: a bullfighter's cape

2

[American Spanish, from Spanish, cloak] : a fine grade of Cuban tobacco used largely for wrappers

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Late Latin cappa hooded cloak (head covering)

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