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

Derived forms: caleches

Type of: hood

Part of: chaise, shay

Encyclopedia: Caleche