invólucro — meaning in English

English meaning

• casing noun An outer covering that encloses or protects something.
• envelope noun A flat paper or cardboard cover used to hold and mail letters or documents.

Senses

invólucro is used for these senses in English:

• casing That which encloses or encases.
• envelope Something that envelops; a wrapping.

casing — full definition

1. noun An outer covering that encloses or protects something.
2. noun The decorative frame around a door or window.

envelope — full definition

1. noun A flat paper or cardboard cover used to hold and mail letters or documents.
2. noun The outer limits within which something, especially an aircraft or system, can safely operate.
3. verb To wrap something up completely, enclosing it.

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