calash

noun

ca·​lash kə-ˈlash How to pronounce calash (audio)
1
a
: a light small-wheeled 4-passenger carriage with a folding top
2
: a large hood worn by women in the 18th century

Word History

Etymology

French calèche, from German Kalesche, from Czech kolesa wheels, carriage; akin to Greek kyklos wheel — more at wheel

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of calash was in 1679

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“Calash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calash. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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