History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
cowl

a long, loose gown (as worn by monks) with a hood

covering worn over the head

hood

a covering for the head and neck, fastened to a coat etc so that it can hang down at the back when not in use

covering worn over the head

overdress

to dress too richly or too formally

sleeveless coat

veil

a covering of fine net or other material used to protect or hide a woman's face; something that hides or disguises something

disguise

yashmak

a veil worn in public by some Muslim women

covering worn over the head

MANTILLA as in Wiktionary
MANTILLA as in Wikipedia