The hood of the cloak of a monk is usually called a cowl. It is used not only for warmth but to cover the head in the presence of God.
They are usually the monks who live in meditations and contemplation.
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It all depends on the type and the religion, if you are talking about the generalized idea of a monk rode meaning the orange/brown robe's, you know the common ones, there planly called "Monk robes" haha.
A long cloak or overcoat, especially one with a hood.
Medieval monks often wore a hooded garment called a cowl, which covered the head and neck. The cowl had a large hood that could be thrown back or pulled up to cover the head. Additionally, some monks also wore a soft brimless cap called a biretta, which was usually worn indoors or during important religious ceremonies.
.Catholic AnswerThe only vestment that I have ever seen a priest wear would be an alb, some religious priests wear an alb with a hood attached to it, although this is hardly normal or required.
yes 'The Hood' has one and the invisible woman too!
I think it was Dwalin's.
They had to wear a black habit (cloak) with a cowl (hood). The habit was tied at the waist with a girdle (belt) and the monk wore sandals. I think it was designed by Saint Benedict. Didn't monks look strange with that purposeful bald patch?!
Monks aka *(_+#%^
it is called a poncho.
The monks of Tibet are called Tibetan monks in English. In Tibetan they may be called choden 'religious' or chodak 'Dharma spreader.'