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

yashmak

a veil worn in public by some Muslim women

covering worn over the head

WIMPLE as in Wiktionary
WIMPLE as in Wikipedia