Definitions

1. noun

a type of fold in a fabric, especially a decorative fold used in tailoring and sewing.

“The designer used cowles to create a stylish and elegant dress.”

2. noun

A cowle is also a type of head or hood, typically a cowled cloak or a hooded cowl, especially one worn by a monk or a nun.

“The medieval monk wore a cowle to keep warm in the cold winter.”