What is another word for sarape?

Pronunciation: [sˈaɹe͡ɪp] (IPA)

Sarape is a traditional Mexican garment, which is commonly known as a shawl or a poncho. The word sarape is derived from the Nahuatl word "sálape," which means a square or rectangular woolen cloth. In different regions of Mexico, it has different synonyms such as jorongo, tilma, rebozo, poncho, colcha, and cobija. Jorongo and tilma are the synonyms used in central and southern Mexico to refer to a loose-fitting garment with a slit for the head. Rebozo and poncho are the terms used in northern regions of the country to describe a garment that covers the body entirely. Colcha and cobija are used for short and thick blankets that are worn over the shoulders.

Synonyms for Sarape:

  • n.

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What are the hypernyms for Sarape?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Sarape?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for sarape (as nouns)

Usage examples for Sarape

There was something clean and level about his personality which couldn't have been hid under a sarape.
"Children of the Desert"
Louis Dodge
Two gray and decrepit policemen rode with him and half way out stopped at a stone hut to arrest the perpetrator of the deed and bring him along, wrapped in the customary red sarape and indifference.
"Tramping Through Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras Being the Random Notes of an Incurable Vagabond"
Harry A. Franck

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