noun

kell

kehl

Kell (noun) means a thin membrane, especially the caul that sometimes covers a newborn's head, or a similar filmy covering (dialectal/archaic). Example: “The midwife noted the baby was born with a kell.”

noun

A thin membrane, especially the caul that sometimes covers a newborn's head, or a similar filmy covering (dialectal/archaic).

"The midwife noted the baby was born with a kell."

How to use kell

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old or dialect word for a thin membrane or covering, such as a caul.

When to use it

Archaic or dialectal; rarely used in modern English.

Word forms

kells plural, kells plural, Kells plural

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Rhymes for kell

ell hell fell bell cell sell tell well dell pell Nell smell

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kell” mean?

The word “kell” means a thin membrane, especially the caul that sometimes covers a newborn's head, or a similar filmy covering (dialectal/archaic). In plain terms, an old or dialect word for a thin membrane or covering, such as a caul.

How do you pronounce “kell”?

“Kell” is pronounced kehl (/kɛl/ in IPA).

How do you use “kell” in a sentence?

Here is “kell” used in a sentence: “The midwife noted the baby was born with a kell.”

What part of speech is “kell”?

“Kell” is a noun.