A fork of Rural Dictionary
A slang term for female genitalia. The usage of this word confined mainly to rural Ireland, has now spread to urban areas with increasing popularity.
It can be used in many different explicit contexts but mostly when discussing a friends mother's vagina.
The origin of the word, while contentious is thought to originate from the french version of the Bonnie Tyler song; Total Eclipse of the Heart.
The term can also be used when refering to an event that is never likely to occur.
Verb; to "gowl" someone is usually said in the context of shoving ones fingers' in anothers face.
"Eoin what does the veal taste like? It reminds me of your oul' one's gowl."
"I'll gowl you in the face if you aren't careful."
"Michael, are you going to the library? I am in me gowl!"