kittel

/ˈkɪtəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A long, hooded cloak or coat, especially one worn by a monk or a member of a medieval guild.

“The medieval worker wore his kittel to signify his profession.”

2. noun

In some Jewish traditions, a kittel is a white robe worn by the groom on his wedding day.

“The groom put on his kittel and prepared for the wedding ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • cloak
  • gown
  • robe

Antonyms

  • nightwear
  • undergarment