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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈmanta
"Ella se cubrió con una manta suave."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large piece of fabric used as a covering for warmth or comfort.
"She wrapped herself in a soft blanket while watching the movie."
- 1
To cover completely or to envelop.
"The snow blanketed the entire town overnight."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'blanket' originates from the Middle English term 'blankett', which is derived from the Old French 'blanc', meaning 'white'. Historically, it referred to a white woolen cloth used for covering, evolving to denote any covering or layer used for warmth.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Blanket" is said worldwide
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Decke
Transliteration: ˈdɛkə
"Sie wickelte sich in eine warme Decke."
couverture
Transliteration: ku-vɛʁ-tyʁ
"Elle s'est couverte avec une douce couverture."
coperta
Transliteration: koˈpɛrta
"Si è avvolta in una coperta calda."
manta
Transliteration: ˈmanta
"Ella se cubrió con una manta suave."
cobertor
Transliteration: ko-beʁˈtoʁ
"Ela se enrolou em um cobertor quente."
कंबल
Transliteration: kambal
"वह एक गर्म कंबल में लिपटी हुई थी।"
毛毯
Transliteration: máotǎn
"她用一条温暖的毛毯裹住自己。"
담요
Transliteration: damyo
"그녀는 따뜻한 담요로 몸을 감쌌다."
毛布
Transliteration: mōfu
"彼女は暖かい毛布にくるまった。"
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