Main Entry: ¹cowl

Pronunciation: \ˈkau̇(-ə)l\

Function: noun

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

Date: before 12th century

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