caul

caul

noun \ˈkȯl\

Definition of CAUL

1

: the large fatty omentum covering the intestines (as of a cow, sheep, or pig)

2

: the inner fetal membrane of higher vertebrates especially when covering the head at birth

Origin of CAUL

Middle English calle net, omentum, probably from Old English cawl basket

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with CAUL

all, awl, ball, bawl, brawl, call, crawl, doll, drawl, fall, gall, hall, haul, kraal, mall, maul, moll, pall, pawl, Saul, scall, scrawl, shawl, small, spall, sprawl, squall, stall, tall, thrall, trawl, wall, yawl