Cape (noun)

1. A piece of clothing that fastens at the neck and hangs loose over the back and shoulders, typically worn as a sign of distinction.
2. A piece of land extending out from the larger landmass into a body of water, typically the sea.

Origin:

Late 14c., from latin caput "head" (because it covered the head), also "headland, promontory".

Examples:

1. He was wearing a cape with a hood.
2. The cape was made of red velvet.
3. The cape was a symbol of his status as a nobleman.
4. Cape Cod is a cape that extends into the Atlantic Ocean.
5. The cape was a popular spot for fishing and picnics.