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Definition of cloche
1 : a bell- or dome-shaped cover:a : a glass or plastic cover used to protect small outdoor plants from frost; also : a similar cover used indoors to display or protect ornamental objectsb : a cover (as of metal or ceramic) placed over food during preparation or serving
2 : a woman's close-fitting hat usually with deep rounded crown and narrow brim
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Recent Examples of cloche from the Web
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And finally, there was a glittery gold cloche-style hat that was Katherine Hepburn meets disco queen, in the best of ways.
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At the Quebec pavilion, the attendants wore bulbous cloches, while the Brits toted Union Jack handbags; newly independent African nations went for more traditional designs and wax fabrics.
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For floral centerpieces, incorporate obscurity, like glass cloches and fruit, for impact rather than building out too many grandiose bloom moments.
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A polka dot platter style saucer was followed by a 1920s inspired cloche.
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Mugs, bowls, and solid plates—Ani Kasten for Darryl Carter; glass cloche—
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Another interesting option is a cloche baker ($52), basically a combination of the baking stone with the dutch oven.
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Does the Meaning of cloche ring a bell?
The word cloche refers to very different things but the connection between them is apparent in the word's meaning: cloche is French for "bell," and both the gardening cloche and the hat cloche are typically shaped like the archetypal bell. The gourmands among you may be aware of another kind of cloche as well. Covered in our unabridged dictionary, Webster's Third New International, cloche also refers to a bell-shaped cover placed over food in cooking or serving. The French word cloche comes from Medieval Latin clocca, which is also the source of the words "cloak" and "clock."
Origin and Etymology of cloche
French, literally, bell, from Medieval Latin clocca
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