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Cowichan (Indian) sweater 
a heavy sweater of gray, unbleached wool, knitted by the Cowichan Indians of southern Vancouver Island, distinguished by symbolic designs, originally black and white, now sometimes multi-colored.
See also: Indian ((n.)) (def. 5) Indian sweater Siwash sweater
- 1945 Distinguished visitors to Vancouver Island have not been received with due honor if they are allowed to leave without a Cowichan sweater.
- 1964 He donned a borrowed Cowichan Indian sweater. . . .
- 1945 Distinguished visitors to Vancouver Island have not been received with due honor if they are allowed to leave without a Cowichan sweater.