caul

noun

ˈkȯl 

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

Kallan was born en caul, an extremely rare type of birth where the baby is still in the amniotic sac. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026

All around her, linen, encasing her, like a caul. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Your backdrop to everything surrounding the caul game was an excellent read. — Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025

It’s all wrapped in caul fat (a thin, animal organ membrane), cooked and then sliced into rounds. — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Oct. 2024

In this preparation, the ground-beef filling is wrapped in a delicate cabbage-leaf caul, and then braised in canned tomato soup. — Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024

The Melancons are powerful and prosperous, thanks to their magical caul that has healing properties. — Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2022

Less lucky was Gabriel, whose must-have ingredient was caul fat. — oregonlive, 2 Apr. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Middle English calle net, omentum, probably from Old English cawl basket

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for caul

• ahl
• all
• aul
• bawl
• brawl
• call
• crawl
• dol
• doll
• drawl
• fall
• gall

Medical Definition

caul

noun

ˈkȯl 

1

: greater omentum

2

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