Pronunciation: [hˈʊdɪd] (IPA) 
The word "Hooded" is spelled with the combination of letters "H", "O", "O", "D", "E", and "D". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /hʊdəd/. The first syllable, "hood", is pronounced with a short "u" sound, while the second syllable, "ed", is pronounced with a schwa sound. The letter "e" in the second syllable is silent. "Hooded" refers to something that is covered with a hood, such as a hooded jacket or a hooded sweatshirt.
Hooded refers to anything that is equipped or adorned with a protective covering or a hood. The term is primarily used to describe items, individuals, or animals that possess a hood, which is a garment or attachment that covers the head and sometimes extends down to partially cover the neck and shoulders.
In the context of clothing, hooded typically describes jackets, sweatshirts, or coats that have a hood attached to the garment, providing added protection and coverage for the head and face. These hoods often include drawstrings that allow the wearer to tighten or loosen the fit as desired.
The term can also be applied to animals that have naturally occurring hoods or seemingly hood-like appearance. Some creatures, such as the hooded cobra or hooded seal, possess distinctive features or characteristics on their heads that resemble hoods, either in structure or behavior.
In a figurative sense, hooded can also be used to describe the condition where someone conceals or hides their face or identity by wearing a hood, usually to maintain anonymity or create an air of mystery. This can be seen in various cultural portrayals, such as hooded figures in literature or hooded individuals participating in certain protest movements.
Having or wearing a hood; covered with a hood.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "hooded" originated from the Old English word "hōd", which meant a covering for the head. The term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "hōdaz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "kāto", both of which also referred to a hood or a cap. The Old English word eventually evolved into "hode", and over time, it transitioned to "hood" in Middle English. The suffix "-ed" was later added, creating the word "hooded".
