"Batcape" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Batcapes [plural]
Etymology: bat + cape, by analogy with Batman. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bat|cape}} bat + cape Head templates: {{en-noun}} Batcape (plural Batcapes)
  1. A cape, particularly one that resembles the long, black one worn by Batman. Categories (topical): Batman, Clothing Synonyms: batcape

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