calash
/ˈkæləʃ/
NOUN
1. A protective hood worn by women
A silk and whalebone hood formerly worn by women to protect the face and head from sunlight or weather.
1.1. A historical women's head covering
Refers to a folding or collapsible hood, traditionally made with silk and whalebone supports, worn by women to shade the face or protect the head.
Synonyms
- hood
- bonnet
- head covering
Examples
- She wore a stylish calash to shield her face from the sun during the garden party.
- The elegant lady arrived wearing a silk calash that matched her historical costume.
Related Words
NOUN
2. A type of horse-drawn carriage
A carriage, often with low wheels and a folding hood or top, traditionally drawn by horses.
2.1. A horse-drawn passenger carriage
Refers to a historical horse-drawn vehicle used for transporting passengers, particularly one fitted with a protective folding top.
Synonyms
Examples
- The vintage carriage featured a retractable calash to protect its passengers from the rain.
- The visitors traveled through the countryside in an elegant calash drawn by two horses.