Garment of monk (4)

I believe the answer is:

cowl

(Other definitions for cowl that I've seen before include "Cover for monk or chimney" , "Dried fruit" , "Monk's hooded habit" , "Hood for monk or chimney" , "form of protection?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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