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casaca

nounfeminine/kɐˈzakɐ/low

ca·sa·ca

Definition

Jacket or coat, usually of formal or historical cut, worn by men; formerly, a military or ceremonial coat.
The ambassador wore a blue coat with golden buttons.
The historical costume collection included an 18th-century frock coat.
Common collocations
military coatceremonial coatblue coatcoat buttons
Idiomatic expressions
  • to turn one's coat

Etymology

Do francês 'casaque', possivelmente do persa 'kazhāghand'.

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