Cowl

  • 11cowl — ► NOUN 1) a large loose hood forming part of a monk s habit. 2) a hood shaped covering for a chimney or ventilation shaft. 3) another term for COWLING(Cf. ↑cowling). DERIVATIVES cowled adjective. ORIGIN Latin …

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  • 12Cowl — This article is about the garment used by monks and nuns. For other uses, see Cowl (disambiguation) or Cowling (disambiguation). A Roman Catholic monk wearing a cowl …

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  • 13Cowl — Darry Cowl (* 27. August 1925 in Vittel; † 14. Februar 2006 in Neuilly sur Seine; eigentlich André Darricau), war ein französischer Schauspieler, Komödiant und Musiker. Er bekam 2004 den französischen Filmpreis César als bester Nebendarsteller… …

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  • 14cowl — /kowl/, n. 1. a hooded garment worn by monks. 2. the hood of this garment. 3. part of a garment that is draped to resemble a cowl or hood. 4. the forward part of the body of a motor vehicle supporting the rear of the hood and the windshield and… …

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  • 15cowl — /kaʊl / (say kowl) noun 1. a hooded garment worn by monks. 2. the hood of this garment. 3. a hood shaped covering for a chimney or ventilating shaft, to increase the draught. 4. the forward part of the motor vehicle body supporting the rear of… …

  • 16Cowl — Recorded in the spellings of Coule, Coull, Cowill, Cowl, and Cowle, this is a surname of Scottish origins. It originates from a place in the county of Aberdeenshire called Coull , although paradoxically this place name may be of pre 7th century… …

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  • 17cowl — UK [kaʊl] / US noun [countable] Word forms cowl : singular cowl plural cowls 1) a part of a piece of clothing that covers the head and shoulders, worn especially by monks 2) a cover for a chimney that improves the flow of smoke …

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  • 18cowl — I. noun Etymology: Middle English cowle, from Old English cugele, from Late Latin cuculla monk s hood, from Latin cucullus hood Date: before 12th century 1. a. a hood or long hooded cloak especially of a monk b. a draped neckline on a woman s… …

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  • 19cowl — noun Cowl is used before these nouns: ↑neck …

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  • 20cowl — [[t]ka͟ʊl[/t]] cowls N COUNT A cowl is a large loose hood covering a person s head, or their head and shoulders. Cowls are worn especially by monks …

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