mantle

Meanings

• noun

  A cloak, especially a long one with a lining or fur lining, worn as a mark of rank or office.

  - "The king wore his mantle of office for the coronation ceremony."
  - "The mantle of the bishop was adorned with gold and precious stones."

• noun

  A layer of material that covers or envelops something.

  - "The mantle of snow covered the trees and ground."
  - "The mantle of gas surrounds the star."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmæn.təl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmæn.təl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mantle
anvil , rival , canvil , rivet , rivalet

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Variants

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mantle , mantles , mantled , mantling , Mantle , Mickey Charles Mantle , Mickey Mantle , lady's mantle , take on the mantle of

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Etymology

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Old English mantel, from man meaning 'man' and tealan meaning 'cloak'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mantle' is also used in geology to describe the layer of earth's crust that covers the molten magma.

2. In ancient Greece, a mantle was a cloak worn by both men and women, and was often made of wool or linen.

3. In heraldry, the mantle is a decorative piece of cloth that hangs behind and covers the shield, representing the shoulders and arms of a knight.

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Related Concepts

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1. cloak: A garment similar to a mantle, but typically without a lining or fur lining.

2. robe: A long flowing garment, similar to a mantle, often worn as a sign of office or rank.

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Culture

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In literature, the mantle is often used as a symbol of power or authority, such as in Shakespeare's Macbeth where the witches prophesy that Macbeth will be king by wearing the 'mantle, crown, and scepter' of the deceased king. In art, mantles are depicted in paintings and sculptures as part of royal or religious attire. In music, there are songs with the title 'Mantle' or lyrics that refer to mantles.

How to Memorize "mantle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long, flowing cloak or robe with fur lining, often worn by kings or bishops.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mantle' with the image of a king wearing a long, fur-lined cloak.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mantle: A cloak that makes a man look regal.

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