Definitions for serape
səˈrɑ piser·ape

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. serape, sarapenoun

   a long brightly colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. serapenoun

   a blanket as worn as a cloak by Spanish-Americans

2. Etymology: Mexican Spanish serape.

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1. serape

   A serape is a long, brightly colored garment or blanket-like shawl traditionally worn over the shoulders by individuals in Latin-American cultures, particularly in Mexico. It is often made of wool or cotton and is characterized by stripes or other colorful patterns.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Serapenoun

   a blanket or shawl worn as an outer garment by the Spanish Americans, as in Mexico

2. Etymology: [Sp. Amer. sarape.]

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1. Serape

   The serape or sarape is a long blanket-like shawl, often brightly colored and fringed at the ends, worn in Mexico, especially by men. "Serape" also can be used to refer to a very soft rectangular blanket with an opening in the middle for one's head, similar to a poncho called gabán in México. Some serapes are made with matching hoods for head covering. The length varies but front and back normally reach knee height on an average person. Available in various colors and design patterns, the typical colors of serapes from the highland regions are two-tone combinations of black, grey, brown, or tan depending on the natural color of the sheep flocks grown in the area, with large design patterns utilizing traditional Mayan motifs. On the other hand, the traditional serape as made in the Mexican state of Coahuila in north-eastern Mexico near the city of Saltillo often consists of a dark base color with bands of yellow, orange, red, blue, green, purple or other bright colors. The ends are usually fringed. The serape is not a typical garment for the Mayan highland people, who wear different clothing in cold regions. The serape is more of an imitation of the Mexican poncho with a Mayan twist, and their production is specifically for sales to foreigners or city dwellers who feel attracted to the garment. The sale of sarapes goes through a broker process, where the Mayan families, who depend mostly upon agricultural work, manufacture small quantities for additional income. The brokers display the sarapes at a higher price on local markets or the sides of highland roads in improvised huts. The brokers are typically Mayan. The appeal of the sarape may consist in the fact that these are woven by Mayan families, normally women, in their traditional house looms, giving the sarape a "handmade" look.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Serape

   se-rä′pe, n. a Mexican shawl worn by men, often gay-coloured.

Matched Categories

1. • Shawl

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for serape »

1. Parsee

2. A-per-se

3. persea

4. persae

How to pronounce serape?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say serape in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of serape in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of serape in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=serape
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Serape
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serape
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=serape
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=serape
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=serape