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shroud in Arabic

كفن kafan

/ˈʃɹæʊ̯d//ˈʃɹaʊ̯d/

shroud in Arabic: كفن (kafan). In English, shroud means that which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.

Arabic words for shroud

dress for the dead
كفن kafan

English meaning of shroud

  1. noun That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.
  2. noun Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet.
  3. noun That which covers or shelters like a shroud.
  4. noun A covered place used as a retreat or shelter, as a cave or den; also, a vault or crypt.

Full definition of shroud

shroud in a sentence

  • The details of the plot were shrouded in mystery.
  • The truth behind their weekend retreat was shrouded in obscurity.

Synonyms of shroud

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Questions about shroud in Arabic

What is the meaning of shroud in Arabic?
Shroud in Arabic is كفن (kafan).
ما معنى كلمة shroud؟
Shroud: كفن (kafan).
What does shroud mean in English?
Shroud means that which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.

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