This is the 15097th most frequent Russian word.
покрова
"Покрова" in English means "protection" or "covering."
Here, "покровом" is used to describe a covering or a blanket metaphorically representing the snow.
Первый снег укрыл землю белым покровом.
The first snow covered the ground with a white blanket.
In this context, "Покрова" refers to a specific religious event or special day in the Orthodox Church.
В церкви празднуют Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы.
The church celebrates the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos.
Here, "покровом" metaphorically represents the mist covering the forest, creating a visual disguise or layer.