cowl
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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
See 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
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2cowl
transitive verbDefinition of COWL
: to cover with or as if with a cowl
First Known Use of COWL
1536
Cowl
biographical name \ˈkau̇(-ə)l\Definition of COWL
Jane 1883–1950 originally Grace Bailey Am. actress
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