Plural of capote: long cloaks or hooded coats, especially those worn in Spanish-speaking regions; also the bullfighting cape.
From Spanish capote, from Latin cappa meaning 'cape' or 'cloak.' The -ote suffix is a diminutive. In bullfighting, the capote is the large pink-and-gold cape.
The capote is absolutely central to bullfighting—matadors have spent centuries perfecting the graceful passes and movements with this iconic pink and yellow cape!
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