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Spanish cloak

A Spanish cloak is a piece of clothing that looks like a really big, long coat with a hood. It’s called a “cloak” because it’s meant to be worn over your other clothes like a fancy way of covering up.

There are different types of Spanish cloaks, but they’re usually made of thick, heavy fabric like wool or velvet. Some Spanish cloaks are also decorated with fringes or tassels to make them look extra fancy.

In the past, people in Spain would wear Spanish cloaks as a way to stay warm because they didn’t have central heating or warm jackets like we do now. Some people also wore them to show off their wealth and importance, kind of like how people wear fancy suits or dresses to important events today.

Nowadays, you might see people wearing Spanish cloaks in movies or plays that take place in the past. They’re also sometimes worn by people who participate in traditional festivals in Spain.