Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nowl
noun
/naʊl/
Definition
An archaic or dialect word that refers to the back of the head or the nape of the neck.
Examples
- The farmer wore a hat to shield his nowl from the scorching sun.
- He felt a draft on his nowl as he walked past the open window.
- She brushed her hair away from her nowl to keep it tidy.
Meaning
In some contexts, ‘nowl’ can also imply the act of turning one’s head backward.
Synonyms
- nape
- back of the head
- occiput
