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- [kawl]
- /kɔl/
- /kɔːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawl]
- /kɔl/
Definitions of caul word
- noun caul a portion of the amniotic sac sometimes covering a child's head at birth 3
- noun caul a large fold of peritoneum hanging from the stomach across the intestines; the large omentum 3
- noun caul the membrane enclosing a fetus; esp., a part of this membrane sometimes enveloping the head of a child at birth: believed by some to bring good luck 3
- noun caul the part of the peritoneum that extends from the stomach to the large intestine; great omentum 3
- noun caul a form or plate for pressing a veneer or veneers being glued to a backing or to each other. 1
- noun caul The amniotic membrane enclosing a fetus. 1
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Origin of caul
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English calle < Middle French cale, probably back formation from calotte “kind of cap”; see calotte
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Parts of speech for Caul
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
caul popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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