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Noun: calash  ku'lash
  1. A woman's large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century
    "The lady's calash protected her elaborate hairstyle from the wind";
    - caleche
     
  2. The folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage
    "The driver lowered the calash top to let the passengers enjoy the sunshine";
    - caleche, calash top

Derived forms: calashes

Type of: hood

Part of: chaise, shay

Encyclopedia: Calash