Definition of Robe

Noun: robe rowb

Any loose flowing garment
Outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
- gown
[N. Amer] A thick blanket, esp. used when travelling or as a coverlet
- rug [Brit], lap robe [N. Amer]

Verb: robe rowb

Clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes
- vest
Cover as if with clothing
"the mountain was robed in tropical trees";
- clothe, cloak, drape