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Ponchos

Scope note

Blanketlike garments, usually square or oblong with a slit in the center for the head, originating in South America. Also, similar garments used elsewhere, including those made of water-repellent fabric and usually having a hood, worn as rainwear.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300046187

Broader Terms used

outerwear

Equivalent Terms used

poncho

Created

13yrs ago

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