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veil in Greek

veil in Greek is πέπλο, βέλο, πέπλος — veil means a piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.

veil in Greek

πέπλο
noun
Pronounced: peplo
Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.
βέλο
noun
Pronounced: velo
A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head)
πέπλο
noun
Pronounced: peplo
A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head)
πέπλος
noun
Pronounced: peplos
A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head)

What does "veil" mean?

  1. noun A piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.
    "The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss."
  2. noun Something that hides or obscures the truth, like a disguise or cover.
    "The scandal was hidden behind a veil of secrecy for years."
  3. verb To cover with, or as if with, a veil.
    "Fog veiled the mountains from view."
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veil in a sentence

  • The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss.
  • Some women wear a veil as part of their religious dress.
  • The scandal was hidden behind a veil of secrecy for years.
  • Fog veiled the mountains from view.

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What is "veil" in Greek?

"veil" in Greek is πέπλο, βέλο, πέπλος. veil means: A piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.

How do you pronounce πέπλο?

"veil" in Greek is πέπλο, pronounced "peplo".

How do you use "veil" in a sentence?

Example: "The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss." In Greek, "veil" is πέπλο, βέλο, πέπλος.

Are there other ways to say "veil" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "veil": πέπλο, βέλο, πέπλος.

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