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The cowl (from the Latin cuculla, meaning a hood) is an item of clothing consisting of a long, hooded garment with wide sleeves. Originally it may have referred simply to the hooded portion of a cloak.he cowl (from the Latin cuculla, meaning a hood) is an item of clothing consisting of a long, hooded garment with wide sleeves. Originally it may have referred simply to the hooded portion of a cloak.
Cow(noun) a chimney cap; a cowl. Cow(noun) the mature female of bovine animals. Cow(noun) the female of certain large mammals, as whales, seals, etc. Cow(verb) to depress with fear; to daunt the spirits or courage of; to overawe. Cow(noun) a wedge, or brake, to check the motion of a machine or car; a chock.