Meanings
nounKilmarnock cowl (plural Kilmarnock cowls)
plural Kilmarnock cowls
- A knitted woollen conical skullcap, worn as a nightcap, or by indoor workers.
Synonyms: Kilmarnock hood
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA knitted woollen conical skullcap, worn as a nightcap, or by indoor workers.
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Named after the town of Kilmarnock in Ayrshire, Scotland, noted for its weaving.
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Kilmarnock cowl. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kilmarnock%20cowl
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