cuculla

noun

cu·​cul·​la
kəˈku̇lə,
kyüˈkələ
plural -s
: a loose sleeveless garment put on over the head and used especially to protect other garments
specifically : a monk's scapular

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, from Late Latin, cowl

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“Cuculla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuculla. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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