Caul

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːl/

Caul (noun)

  1. A thin membrane sometimes covering a baby's head at birth.
  2. A fatty membrane from an animal's stomach used in cooking.

Examples

  • The baby was born with a caul covering its face.
  • Some cultures consider a caul to be a sign of good luck.

Common collocations: born with a caul, remove the caul, use caul, wrap with caul, caul lining

Synonyms of Caul

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