calash

/kəˈlæʃ/
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Other forms: calashes

Definitions of calash
  1. noun
    the folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage
    synonyms: calash top, caleche
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    type of:
    hood
    the folding roof of a carriage
  2. noun
    a woman's large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century
    synonyms: caleche
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    type of:
    hood
    a headdress that protects the head and face
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