1. a membrane that sometimes covers a baby’s head at birth
Usage: medical
2. a membrane lining body cavities, especially the thin membrane covering the intestines
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• The baby was born with a caul covering her face.
• In folklore, being born with a caul was considered lucky.
• The surgeon carefully moved the caul to access the organs beneath.
• Ancient cultures believed a caul at birth meant the child would never drown.
• The anatomist pointed out the caul during the medical demonstration.