First Known Use: before 12th century
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1cowl
noun \ˈkau̇(-ə)l\
: a loose piece of clothing with a hood that a monk wears over other clothes; also : the hood itself
: a covering for a chimney that controls the way smoke flows out
Full Definition of COWL
1
a : a hood or long hooded cloak especially of a monk b : a draped neckline on a woman's garment
2
a : a chimney covering designed to improve the draft b : 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 board c : cowling
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Origin of COWL
Middle English cowle, from Old English cugele, from Late Latin cuculla monk's hood, from Latin cucullus hood
Other Clothing Terms
2cowl
verb
Definition of COWL
transitive verb
: to cover with or as if with a cowl
First Known Use of COWL
1536
Cowl
biographical name \ˈkau̇(-ə)l\
Definition of COWL
Jane 1883–1950 originally Grace Bailey Am. actress
COWL[1] Defined for Kids
cowl
noun \ˈkau̇l\
Definition of COWL for Kids
: a hood or long hooded cloak especially of a monk
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