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k-uh-GOOL/kəˈɡuːl/

A cagoule is a thin, lightweight waterproof jacket (UK). An anorak is often thicker and hooded; a fashion jacket may not be waterproof. Duke of Edinburgh: a cagoule is on the kit list; a fashion jacket is not waterproof enough.

Meaning

A thin, lightweight waterproof jacket (UK).

Examples

• “A cagoule is on the Duke of Edinburgh kit list; a fashion jacket is not waterproof enough.”
• “A packed cagoule in the trip bag is kit; an umbrella is not allowed on the ridge walk.”

Good to know

a cagoule (UK). Close: a raincoat. Contrast: an anorak / a coat. DofE / PE. Countable jackets. Mix-up: a googol is a number, not a coat.

Near in meaning

raincoat

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