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\ ˈkȯl 
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\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
Recent Examples on the Web Chicken en chemise consists of a skin-on breast stuffed with chicken sausage (the chemise, or shirt, refers to the caul-fat layer that binds the sausage), served over a tasty melange of faro grain, golden raisins and pine nuts.
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chicagotribune.com, "Review: Vie delivers unfettered fine-dining enchantment," 12 Nov. 2019 Show us belief’s wide skirt and the stitch that unravels fear’s caul.
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Thomas Curwenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "Toni Morrison dead at 88: ‘Beloved’ author captured tragic and joyful complexion of life and race," 6 Aug. 2019 Show us belief’s wide skirt and the stitch that unravels fear’s caul.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, "In Toni Morrison’s own words: Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Kamala Harris among many paying tribute with favorite quotes," 6 Aug. 2019 Second round: entree Ingredients: Watermelon curry, acorn squash, kalekale and caul fat.
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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.
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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.
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Sarah Schreiber, Good Housekeeping, "This Viral Video of an En-Caul Baby Being "Unwrapped" Is Beyond Mesmerizing," 19 May 2017
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caul
noun\ ˈkȯl \
\Medical Definition of caul
1 : greater omentum
2 : the inner embryonic membrane of higher vertebrates especially when covering the head at birth
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The first known use of caul was in the 14th century
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