Caul word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "caul" word

[noun] the inner embryonic membrane of higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)
[noun] part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines

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\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.

Synonyms for caul

embryonic membrane, gastrocolic omentum, greater omentum, veil

See also: fetal membrane | omentum | placenta |

The fun area, different aproach to word »caul«

Let's analyse "caul" as pure text. This string has Four letters in One syllable and Two vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: LUAC. Average typing speed for these characters is 1090 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. .- ..- .-..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: caul: 1 + 3 = 4, reduced: 4 . and the final result is Four.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: caul: 3 + 1 + 3 + 3 = 10, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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