μανδύας — meaning in English

English meaning

• cloak noun A long, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, often without sleeves.
• mantle verb To cover, cloak, or conceal something.

Senses

μανδύας is used for these senses in English:

• cloak A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.
• mantle (geology) The layer between Earth's core and crust. [from 20th c.]
• paletot (historical) A loose outer jacket, cloak, coat, overcoat, greatcoat, three-quarter coat.

cloak — full definition

1. noun A long, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, often without sleeves.
2. noun Something that hides or disguises the truth.
3. verb To cover, hide, or disguise something.

mantle — full definition

1. verb To cover, cloak, or conceal something.
2. noun The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core.
3. noun A position or responsibility passed on to someone, or a loose cloak.

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