Definition of SINDON

sindon

Plural: sindons

Noun

  • A fine thin linen muslin or cambric cloth.
  • A piece of such cloth, particularly
  • A shroud of such cloth.
  • A piece of such cloth, particularly
  • The shroud of Jesus following the crucifixion.
  • A piece of such cloth, particularly
  • The corporal: the cloth placed beneath the eucharist.
  • A piece of such cloth, particularly
  • A garment or wrapper of such cloth.
  • A piece of such cloth, particularly
  • A wad, roll, or pledget of such cloth, usually doused with medicine, used to fill open wounds during surgery.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin sindōn (possibly by way of Old French syndone and sindone), from Ancient Greek σινδών (sindṓn), from Late Egyptian šndy(t), from earlier šnḏwt (“kilt”).

Scrabble Score: 7

sindon: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
sindon: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
sindon: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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