Cagoule vs. Windbreaker — What's the Difference?

A cagoule (French: [kaɡul]), also spelled cagoul, kagoule or kagool, is the British English term for a lightweight (usually without lining), weatherproof raincoat or anorak with a hood, which often comes in knee-length form. The Canadian English equivalent is windbreaker or the French brand K-Way.

A windbreaker, or a windcheater, is a thin fabric jacket designed to resist wind chill and light rain, making it a lighter version of the jacket. It is usually of lightweight construction and characteristically made of a synthetic material.

(British) A lightweight waterproof parka.

A light, wind-resistant outer jacket with close-fitting, often elasticized cuffs and waistband.

Lightweight parka; waterproof

A thin outer coat designed to resist wind chill and light rain.

A kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)