What does CAULS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. The membrane enclosing a fetus in the womb, which is sometimes present at birth as a covering of the head or face.

2. A part of the amniotic sac that sometimes covers a newborns head or face at birth.

Pronunciations:

US: /kôlz/

UK: /kɔːlz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "cauls" comes from the Old French "cale", meaning "head covering". It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the membrane that surrounds a fetus in the womb. In some cultures, it was believed that a child born with a caul would have special powers or be protected from harm.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

Claws, Hauls, Mauls, Sauls, Yauls

Example Sentences:

1. She was born with a caul covering her face.
2. The midwife carefully removed the caul from the newborns head.
3. According to superstition, a child born with a caul would be lucky.