Meaning
A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English coule, from Old English cūle, from earlier cugele (“hood, cowl”), from Ecclesiastical Latin cuculla (“monk's cowl”), from Latin cucullus (“hood”), of uncertain origin. Doublet of cagoule.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles: