caul

noun

\ˈkȯl

Definition of caul

1 : the large fatty omentum covering the intestines (as of a cow, sheep, or pig)

2 : the inner fetal membrane of higher vertebrates especially when covering the head at birth

Examples of caul in a Sentence

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Second round: entree Ingredients: Watermelon curry, acorn squash, kalekale and caul fat. — Debora Britz, azcentral, "Joy Bus Diner chef wins 10K on 'Chopped,' brings attention to Phoenix cause," 28 Mar. 2018 Remove the towel, and gently wrap the cabbage in a layer of caul fat. — Daniel Boulud, ELLE Decor, "Stuffed Cabbage Recipe," 2 Sep. 2010 If a baby is born en-caul, the amniotic sac in which the child has developed over nine months remains intact, despite delivery. — Sarah Schreiber, Good Housekeeping, "This Viral Video of an En-Caul Baby Being "Unwrapped" Is Beyond Mesmerizing," 19 May 2017

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