karosses

/kəˈrɒsɪz/
noun
  1. A traditional African garment or blanket made from animal skins, often sewn together and worn as a cloak or rug.
    • In the museum, we saw a beautifully decorated kaross from the 19th century.
    • The elder wore a kaross made from lion skins during the ceremony.
    • She wrapped herself in a warm kaross to protect against the cold desert night.
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