First Known Use: 1679
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calash
noun ca·lash \kə-ˈlash\
Definition of CALASH
1
a : a light small-wheeled 4-passenger carriage with a folding top b : calèche 1b
2
: a large hood worn by women in the 18th century
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Origin of CALASH
French calèche, from German Kalesche, from Czech kolesa wheels, carriage; akin to Greek kyklos wheel — more at wheel
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