Shawl vs. Shaw

Shawl vs. Shaw — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Shawl and Shaw

Shawlnoun

A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders.

She wears her shawl when it's cold outside.

Shawnoun

A thicket; a small wood or grove.

Shawlnoun

A fold of wrinkled flesh under the lips and neck of a bloodhound, used in scenting.

Shawnoun

(Scotland) The leaves and tops of vegetables, especially potatoes and turnips.

Shawlverb

(transitive) To wrap in a shawl.

Shawnoun

United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (born in 1910)

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Shawlnoun

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

Shawnoun

United States humorist who wrote about rural life (1818-1885)

Shawnoun

United States physician and suffragist (1847-1919)

Shawnoun

British playwright (born in Ireland); founder of the Fabian Society (1856-1950)