cowl

¹cowl

noun \ˈkau̇(-ə)l\

Definition of COWL

1

a : a hood or long hooded cloak especially of a monk b : a draped neckline on a woman's garment

2

a : a chimney covering designed to improve the draft b : the top portion of the front part of an automobile body forward of the two front doors to which are attached the windshield and instrument board c : cowling

Origin of COWL

Middle English cowle, from Old English cugele, from Late Latin cuculla monk's hood, from Latin cucullus hood

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator