cowper
- n English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
- n English poet who wrote hymns and poetry about nature (1731-1800)
cowl
- n protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine - n a loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk)
- v cover with or as with a cowl
cowl the boys and veil the girls