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cloche

UK/klɒʃ/ US/kloʊʃ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a low transparent cover put over young plants to protect them from cold

2.

a woman''s close-fitting helmet-like hat

Origin

Borrowed from French cloche (“bell”), from Medieval Latin clocca (“bell”). Doublet of cloak and clock.

Phrases

  • bell jar bell-shaped glass cover

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