Capote can have a couple of related meanings depending on the context:

• In clothing, a capote (also capot) is a long, wrap-style wool coat with a hood. It originated among people in cold North American winters and was adopted by both Indigenous communities and European settlers in New France and surrounding areas. The garment was often made from blanket wool and used for warmth and mobility in harsh weather.

• In bullfighting, a capote is a large, often pink-and-yellow cape used by matadors during the initial passes to maneuver the bull. This meaning comes from the same French root but refers specifically to the cape used in the sport.

• In general English usage, capote can simply mean a long hooded cloak or coat. This broader sense appears in various dictionaries and usage examples.

If you had a particular sense or language origin in mind (French root, English usage, historical Canadian fashion, or bullfighting), I can tailor the explanation or provide example sentences.