hood

English

/hʊd/, [hʊ̈d]

noun
Definitions
  • A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.
  • A distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree.
  • An enclosure that protects something, especially from above.
  • (automotive) A soft top of a convertible car or carriage.
  • (US) The hinged cover over the engine of a motor vehicle: known as a bonnet in other countries.
  • A metal covering that leads to a vent to suck away smoke or fumes.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English hood inherited from Old English hōd inherited from Proto-Germanic *hōdaz (soft covering for the head, a hood) derived from Proto-Indo-European *kadʰ- (protect, cover, care for, guard, heed).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kadʰ-

Gloss

protect, cover, care for, guard, heed

Concept
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