cowl
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1cowl

noun \ˈka(-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

2cowl

transitive verb

Definition of COWL

: to cover with or as if with a cowl

First Known Use of COWL

1536

Rhymes with COWL

Cowl

biographical name \ˈka(-ə)l\

Definition of COWL

Jane 1883–1950 originally Grace Bailey Am. actress

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