A burnoose, bournous or burnous is a large kind of mantle in use amongst the Bedouin Arabs and the Berbers of Northern Africa. It is commonly made from white wool, and has a hood for covering the head in the event of rain. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/PB.HTM
a hooded mantle or cloak, as that worn by Arabs. · a similar garment worn by women at various periods in Europe and the United States. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/burnoose