kaross

[kuh-ros]

noun

1. a cloak or rug of animal skins used in southern Africa.

kaross

/ kəˈrɒs /

noun

1. a garment of skins worn by indigenous peoples in southern Africa

Word History and Origins

Origin of kaross¹

1725–35; < Afrikaans karos, probably < Khoikhoi

Word History and Origins

Origin of kaross¹

C18: from Afrikaans karos, perhaps from Dutch kuras, from French cuirasse _cuirass