Difference between Mantelet and Mantilla

What is the difference between Mantelet and Mantilla?

Mantelet as a noun is a short sleeveless cloak or cape. while Mantilla as a noun is spanish lace veil worn over a woman's hair and shoulders.

Mantelet

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A short sleeveless cloak or cape. A portable screen or other covering, especially as used to protect the approach of soldiers engaged in a siege.

Mantilla

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Spanish lace veil worn over a woman's hair and shoulders.

We hope you now know whether to use Mantelet or Mantilla in your sentence.

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