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cloche

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(klōs̸h)

noun

a transparent covering used to protect or force delicate plants
a closefitting, bell-shaped hat for women

Origin: Fr < ML clocca, a bell: see clock

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noun

A close-fitting woman's hat with a bell-like shape.
A usually bell-shaped cover, used chiefly to protect plants from frost.

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Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French, bell

Origin: , from Medieval Latin clocca; see clock¹

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