Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
white-shroud
Noun
/waɪt ʃraʊd/
Definition
A white cloth used to cover a corpse.
Examples
- The body was carefully wrapped in a white-shroud before the burial.
- In many cultures, a white shroud is considered a sacred garment for the deceased.
Meaning
The term ‘white-shroud’ refers to a traditional garment made of white fabric, which is used to envelop the dead. This practice symbolizes purity and the transition to the afterlife.
Synonyms
- Burial cloth
- Winding sheet
- Mortuary garment
