covering
From LSJ
ἀρχὴν μὲν μὴ φῦναι ἐπιχθονίοισιν ἄριστον· φύντα δ' ὅμως ὤκιστα πύλας Ἀίδαο περῆσαι → First, it is best for mortals to not be born. If born, to pass through Hades' gates as soon as possible.
English > Greek (Woodhouse)
substantive
Ar. and V. κάλυμμα, τό, Ar. ἐγκάλυμμος, ὁ.
that which gives shelter: P. στέγασμα, τό.
cloth spread as a covering: Ar. and P. στρώματα, τά.
covering of earth: V. περιβολαὶ χθονός.
in same sense use V. περιπτυχαί, αἱ, περίπτυγμα, τό.
covering of flesh: V. σαρκὸς ἔνδυτα, τά.
