cloche

• Sustantivo con dos significados distintos: una cubierta baja y transparente que se usa para proteger las plantas jóvenes del frío, y un sombrero femenino ajustado que recuerda a un casco.

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.

   Campana de protección para plantas

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbell jar

2. Women's hatB2formal

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

   Sombrero de campana

   • 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.