cochall

Irish (Donegal)

/ˈkɔxəl̪ˠ/, /ˈkʌxəl̪ˠ/

noun
Definitions
  • hood, hooded garment
  • cowl, mantle, scarf
  • (botany) capsule, pod
  • of cock, figuratively of a person hackle
  • (anatomy) scrotum
  • (fishing) scoop net, landing net

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish cochall (hooded cloak, hood, cowl) derived from Latin cucullus (hood, cowl, covering for the head, conical wrapper).

Origin

Latin

cucullus

Gloss

hood, cowl, covering for the head, conical wrapper

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