cloche
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cloche

noun \ˈklōsh\

Definition of CLOCHE

1
: a transparent plant cover used outdoors especially for protection against cold
2
: a woman's close-fitting hat usually with deep rounded crown and narrow brim

Origin of CLOCHE

French, literally, bell, from Medieval Latin clocca
First Known Use: 1882

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall

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