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Cowell

Cowell (name) means an English surname, derived from a place name meaning "cold spring.". Example: “Cowell judged the singing competition on television.”

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An English surname, derived from a place name meaning "cold spring."
"Cowell judged the singing competition on television."
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Etymology

* As an Irish and Manx surname, shortened from McCawell, Anglicized from Mac Cathmhaoil (“son of Cathmhaol”), meaning "battle chief," see Caulfield. * Also as an Irish surname, shortened from Mac (Giolla) Comhghaill (“son of (the devotee of) Saint Comhghal”), see Cool. * Also as an Irish surname, shortened from McCool. * As an English surname, from several places named Cowhill, analyzable as cow + hill, or from Cowleigh in Worcestershire, equivalent to cow + Leigh. * Also as an English surname, variant of Cole. * As a Polish, Carpathian Rusyn and Jewish surname, Americanized from Kowal.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Cowell” mean?

The word “Cowell” means an English surname, derived from a place name meaning "cold spring.".

How do you use “Cowell” in a sentence?

Here is “Cowell” used in a sentence: “Cowell judged the singing competition on television.”

What part of speech is “Cowell”?

“Cowell” is a name.

Is “Cowell” a common word?

“Cowell” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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