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Pelerine

Apparel
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A short cape or collar, often lacy, that covers the shoulders and upper back; in poetry, it signifies feminine attire, ecclesiastical or fashion ornament, and the light coverage of a decorative garment.

Detailed Definition
A pelerine is a shoulder cape or broad ornamental collar, often shaped with rounded fronts and sometimes edged with lace or fringe. It lends a historical or romantic atmosphere to a costume. In poetry, it can frame the neck like a halo of fabric, soften an austere dress, or mark a person as belonging to an older social world whose manners and secrets survive in portraits and family stories.
Example
Example in poetry:
The pelerine lay over her shoulders like a small cape, softening the severity of her traveling dress; In the winter poem, a woolen pelerine gathered snow along its scalloped edge; She fastened the embroidered pelerine beneath her chin before entering the candlelit hall; The poet compares the pelerine to folded wings resting gently on the speaker’s back.
Additional Notes
A pelerine is a shoulder-covering cape or collar, often associated with historical, formal, or feminine dress. It may be made of lace, fabric, or fur and can function as both decoration and light protection. Related terms include capelet, fichu, and shawl.
Also Known As
Cape Collar Shoulder Cape
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