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Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Bournous Bour*nous", n. See Burnoose.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Burnoose Bur"noose, Burnous Bur"nous, 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. 2. A combination cloak and hood worn by women. [Variously written bournous, bernouse, bornous, etc.]