About The Word Caul
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Caul
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What's The Definition Of Caul?
[n] the inner embryonic membrane of higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)
[n] part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines Synonyms | Synonyms for Caul: embryonic membrane | gastrocolic omentum | greater omentum | veil Related Terms | Find terms related to Caul: See Also | fetal membrane | omentum | placenta Caul In Webster's Dictionary \Caul\ (k[add]l), n. [OE. calle, kelle, prob. fr. F. cale;
cf. Ir. calla a veil.]
1. A covering of network for the head, worn by women; also, a
net. --Spenser.
2. (Anat.) The fold of membrane loaded with fat, which covers
more or less of the intestines in mammals; the great
omentum. See {Omentum}.
The caul serves for the warming of the lower belly.
--Ray.
3. A part of the amnion, one of the membranes enveloping the
fetus, which sometimes is round the head of a child at its
birth.
It is deemed lucky to be with a caul or membrane
over the face. This caul is esteemed an infallible
preservative against drowning . . . According to
Chysostom, the midwives frequently sold it for magic
uses. --Grose.
I was born with a caul, which was advertised for
sale, in the newspapers, at the low price of fifteen
guineas. --Dickens.
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