1. a cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial
2. something that covers or conceals

1. to wrap in a shroud
2. to cover or hide from view

Examples

• The body was wrapped in a white shroud before burial.
• A shroud of mystery surrounded the ancient castle.
• Fog shrouded the mountain peaks.
• The scandal was shrouded in secrecy.
• Dense clouds shrouded the airplane from view.
• The family shrouded their loved one in silk.
• A shroud of darkness fell over the city during the eclipse.