CAUL


Meaning of CAUL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ko ̇ l

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English calle net, omentum, probably from Old English cawl basket

Date: 14th century

1 : the large fatty omentum covering the intestines (as of a cow, sheep, or pig)

2 : the inner fetal membrane of higher vertebrates especially when covering the head at birth

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