Meaning
A glass covering, originally bell-shaped, for garden plants to prevent frost damage and promote early growth.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from French cloche (“bell”), from Medieval Latin clocca (“bell”). Doublet of cloak and clock.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
handlightgarden glasscloche hatcapconservatoryglasshousegreenhousehathotbedhothouse
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: