n.
Pronunciation: ' kau ̇ (- ə )l
Function: 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 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