noun
cowl
KOWL/kaʊl/
A loose protective hood covering the head and shoulders.
The cowl hangs loosely, its deep hood opening above generous shoulder folds.
Etymology
Latin cucullus meant a hood. The English word kept that covering sense, especially for the hood or hooded garment associated with monks.
In context
the monk is known abroad by his cowl so the true gentleman will let the refinement of his mind and education be seen in his dress
More examples
- Rain drips from the edge of her cowl.
- The woolen cowl keeps his head and shoulders warm.
- She lowers her cowl as she steps inside.
Forms
cowl · cowls
Similar words
- hood
- A general head covering, not necessarily loose or shoulder-length.