Definition of cowl
1a : a hood or long hooded cloak especially of a monkb : a draped neckline on a woman's garment
2a : a chimney covering designed to improve the draftb : the top portion of the front part of an automobile body forward of the two front doors to which are attached the windshield and instrument boardc : cowling
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Origin and Etymology of cowl
Middle English cowle, from Old English cugele, from Late Latin cuculla monk's hood, from Latin cucullus hood
First Known Use: before 12th century
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Definition of cowl
transitive verb
: to cover with or as if with a cowl
1536
First Known Use of cowl
1536
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COWL Defined for English Language Learners
cowl
playDefinition of cowl for English Language Learners
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: a loose piece of clothing with a hood that a monk wears over other clothes; also : the hood itself
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: a covering for a chimney that controls the way smoke flows out
COWL Defined for Kids
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: a hood or long hooded cloak especially of a monk
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