What is another word for calash?

Pronunciation: [kˈalaʃ] (IPA)

Calash is an antiquated term used to describe a lightweight carriage with a folding hood. It can also refer to an umbrella made of silk or waxed cotton attached to a frame that is worn to protect women's elegant hairstyles from the elements. Some synonyms for the term calash include bonnet, hat, headdress, covering, canopy, shield, and shade. Each of these synonyms shares a similar meaning with calash, referring to the function of protecting the head or hairstyle from the sun or rain. While the term calash may be uncommon in contemporary conversation, its synonyms are still used regularly.

Synonyms for Calash:

What are the hypernyms for Calash?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Calash?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for calash (as nouns)

Usage examples for Calash

Here, while walking about "in the deep quiet shades," the doctor was one day startled by a "calash and four, with scarlet liveries," which dashed past him and up an avenue.
"The Countess of Albany"
Violet Paget (AKA Vernon Lee)
A rosy, dark-eyed face looked out from the faded green calash, a gayly flowered gown was looped up over a blue quilted petticoat, and a red camlet cloak hung down behind.
"Spinning-Wheel Stories"
Louisa May Alcott
"I shall have to put my steward in another carriage," said M. Querini, "as the calash only holds two."
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

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