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shroud

/ʃraʊd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does shroud mean?

noun, verb

A loose, usually dark covering, especially one used to cover a corpse. To cover or envelop something, especially in a dark or mysterious way.

Example

"The fog shrouded the city, making it difficult to see."

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