koorkap

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of koor (choir) +‎ kap (cape/cover).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkoːr.kɑp/
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  • Hyphenation: koor‧kap

Noun

koorkap f (plural koorkappen, diminutive koorkapje n)

  1. (liturgy, Catholicism) cope (long, loose cloak worn by a priest, deacon, or bishop when presiding over a ceremony other than the Mass)
    Synonyms: koormantel, vespermantel

Descendants

  • Indonesian: korkap