{ } n. [ Ar. burnus a kind of high-crowned cap: cf. F. bournous, burnous, Sp. al-bornoz, a sort of upper garment, with a hood attached. ] 1. A cloaklike garment and hood woven in one piece, worn by Arabs. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A combination cloak and hood worn by women. [ Variously written bournous, bernouse, bornous, etc. ] [ 1913 Webster ]