British; an automobile hood

ETYM Old Eng. cappe, AS. caeppe, cap, cape, hood, from LL, cappa, capa; perhaps of Iberian origin. Related to Cape, Cope.
1. A top (as for a bottle).
2. Something serving as a cover or protection.
3. Umbrellalike fruiting structure forming the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom; SYN. pileus.

ETYM Old Fren. creste, French cręte, Latin crista.
1. The top line of a hill, mountain, or wave.
2. A showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal.
3. (Heraldry) In medieval times, used to decorate a helmet.

A covering that protects the head and face, often attached to the neck of a coat.

Hinged metal part that covers the engine; SYN. bonnet.