noun
cope
A long ceremonial cloak worn by clergy.
The priest wears a richly embroidered cope during the ceremony.
Etymology
Latin cappa named a cloak. Cope preserves that covering garment in a ceremonial setting, identifying the long mantle worn by clergy for particular services.
More examples
- A clasp fastened the cope at the chest.
- The museum displayed several ceremonial copes.
- He removed the cope after the procession.
Forms
cope · copes