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Webster's 1913 Dictionary

CUCULLUS

Cu *cul "lus, n.; pl. Cuculli (#). [L., a hood. ]

 

1. (Bot. )

 

Defn: A hood-shaped organ, resembling a cowl or monk's hood, as certain concave and arched sepals or petals.

 

2. (Zoöl.) A color marking or structure on the head somewhat resembling a hood.