caul
noun
ˈkȯl 
1
: the large fatty omentum covering the intestines (as of a cow, sheep, or pig)
2
: the inner fetal membrane of higher vertebrates especially when covering the head at birth
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. 
Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 See More
Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 En caul is the term used when a baby is born inside the still-intact amniotic sac. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English calle net, omentum, probably from Old English cawl basket
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
caul
noun
ˈkȯl
1
: greater omentum
2
: the inner embryonic membrane of higher vertebrates especially when covering the head at birth