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velare — meaning in English

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English meaning

shroud noun A cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial.

Senses

velare is used for these senses in English:

shroud To conceal or hide from view, as if by a shroud.
velar (phonetics) Articulated at the velum or soft palate.

shroud — full definition

noun A cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial.
noun Something that covers or conceals, often figuratively.
verb To cover, hide, or envelop something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

sindone sudario sartia celare