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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.
To cower is defined as to duck down, crouch or hide in fear. An example of cower is when you are terrified of dogs and hide behind your friend when a dog comes bounding towards you. 1  to crouch or huddle up, as from fear or cold.  to shrink and tremble, as from someone's anger, threats, or blows; cringe.