"serape" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /sɛˈɹɑːpeɪ/ Forms: serapes [plural]
Etymology: From Mexican Spanish serape. Etymology templates: {{der|en|es|serape}} Spanish serape Head templates: {{en-noun}} serape (plural serapes)
  1. A type of blanket worn as a cloak, especially by Spanish-Americans, or used as a saddle blanket. Wikipedia link: serape Categories (topical): Clothing Synonyms: sarape, zarape Derived forms: serape effect Related terms: poncho

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