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calash

ca.lash \k*-'lash\ n [F cale'che, fr. G kalesche, fr. Czech kolesa wheels, 
   carria]ge; akin to Gk kyklos wheel - more at WHEEL 1a: a light 
   small-wheeled 4-passenger carriage with a folding top  1b: CALCHE  2a: a 
   large hood worn by women in the 18th century  2b: a folding carriage top