Caul Definition

caul
noun
  1. part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines
  2. the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)

"Caul" in song lyrics

See how caul is used in real songs:

  • "picture caul"
    AOL — AOL

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