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curtains
We have found lemma(root) word of curtains : curtain.
Definitions
[ˈkəːtn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a piece of material suspended at the top to form a screen, typically movable sideways along a rail and found as one of a pair at a window
(e.g: she drew the curtains and lit the fire)
- a screen of heavy cloth or other material that can be raised or lowered at the front of a stage
(e.g: he wants to see you directly the curtain comes down)
- a disastrous outcome
(e.g: it looked like curtains for me)
Phrases:
- bring down the curtain on
Origin
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Middle English: from Old French cortine, from late Latin cortina, translation of Greek aulaia, from aulē ‘court’
[ˈkəːtn], (Verb)
Definitions:
- provide with a curtain or curtains
(e.g: is it OK if we only curtain the lower windows?)
Phrases:
- bring down the curtain on
Origin
:
Middle English: from Old French cortine, from late Latin cortina, translation of Greek aulaia, from aulē ‘court’
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