enrobe

Enrobe is a verb with two principal meanings. First, to enrobe means to clothe or envelop someone or something in a garment or other covering, effectively wrapping it in material such as fabric, armor, or a protective layer. Second, in culinary and industrial contexts, enrobing refers to coating a product with a continuous outer layer, such as chocolate, sugar, or glaze, to produce a uniform exterior.

Etymology and usage notes: the term derives from the French enrober, meaning to coat or wrap, with English usage retaining the sense of enveloping with a coating. The forms enrobed (past participle) and enrobing (present participle) are common, particularly in confectionery and manufacturing where precise coating processes are described.

Examples: The chef enrobed the truffles in dark chocolate. The confectioner enrobes almonds with a milk chocolate shell. In non-culinary contexts, a textile producer might enrobe fibers with a protective resin or coating to enhance durability.

See also: coat, wrap, cloak, coating.