cloche

• Substantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: eine niedrige, transparente Haube, die junge Pflanzen vor Kälte schützt, und ein eng anliegender Damenhut in Helmform.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a low transparent cover used to protect young plants from cold weather, and a woman's close-fitting hat that resembles a helmet.

1. Plant coverB2formal

   A low, bell-shaped or transparent cover placed over young plants to protect them from cold weather or frost.

   Pflanzenhaube

   • The gardener placed a cloche over the seedlings to shield them from the frost.
   • Using a cloche can extend the growing season for delicate vegetables.
   • She removed the cloche once the weather warmed up.

   Synonymebell jar

2. Women's hatB2formal

   A close-fitting, bell-shaped hat for women, typically made of felt or straw, popular in the 1920s.

   Damenhut

   • She wore a stylish cloche hat to the garden party.
   • The vintage store had a beautiful collection of cloche hats.
   • Her outfit was completed with a classic cloche and a string of pearls.