I. ˈkau̇(-ə)l 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
II. transitive verb
Date: 1536
: to cover with or as if with a cowl