Cucullate is a relatively uncommon word that refers to something that is hooded or has a hood-like appearance. It is often used in botanical or zoological contexts to describe certain plants or animals that possess this unique feature. Some synonyms for cucullate include hooded, cowled, capped, cloaked, and shrouded. Other potential synonyms might include wrapped, covered, masked, veiled, or even shadowed. All of these words share a similar connotation of something being hidden or concealed by a hood or other type of covering, and can be useful for describing a wide range of objects, from clothing to natural features.