pannus

Meanings

• noun

  A large piece of cloth or sail, often used as a covering or protection.

  - "The shepherd used a pannus to protect his flock from the rain."
  - "The sailor hoisted the pannus to catch the wind."

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Synonyms

scud

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Variants

List of all variants of pannus that leads to same result
pan out , panned out , panning out , pans out

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Etymology

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From Latin pannus, meaning 'cloth'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'pannus' is derived from the Latin word for 'cloth'.

2. In medieval Europe, a pannus was used as a burial shroud or pall.

3. A large piece of sail used in ancient ships was also called a pannus.

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Related Concepts

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1. sail: A pannus is a type of sail used in ancient ships.

2. cloth: A pannus is made of cloth material.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, a pannus was a large piece of fabric used as a burial shroud or pall. In literature, the term has been used metaphorically to describe a person or situation that provides protection or shelter.

How to Memorize "pannus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large piece of fabric or cloth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of protection or covering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'pannus' as 'protective cloth'.

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