veronica

[ vuh-ron-i-kuh ]

/ vəˈrɒn ɪ kə /

noun (sometimes initial capital letter)Ecclesiastical.

the image of the face of Christ, said in legend to have been miraculously impressed on the handkerchief or veil that St. Veronica gave to Him to wipe His face on the way to Calvary.

the handkerchief or veil itself.

Also called sudarium. any handkerchief, veil, or cloth bearing a representation of the face of Christ.

Also called vernicle.

Origin of veronica

1690–1700; <Medieval Latin veronica, alleged to be an alteration of vēra īconica true image (see very, icon), subsequently also taken as the name of the woman who gave Christ the cloth

Words nearby veronica

Verny, Vero Beach, Verona, Veronal, Veronese, veronica, verra, Verrazano, Verrazzano, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, verrière

Definition for veronica (2 of 4)

veronica²

[ vuh-ron-i-kuh ]

/ vəˈrɒn ɪ kə /

noun

any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Veronica, of the figwort family, having opposite leaves and clusters of small flowers, as the speedwell.

Origin of veronica

1520–30; <New Latin or Medieval Latin, perhaps after veronica¹ or St. Veronica (but compare Medieval Greek bereníkion plant name, equivalent to Bereník(ē) proper name + -ion diminutive suffix)

Definition for veronica (3 of 4)

veronica³

[ vuh-ron-i-kuh ]

/ vəˈrɒn ɪ kə /

noun

(in bullfighting) a pass in which the matador keeps his feet and legs absolutely still while slowly swinging the open cape away from the charging bull.

Origin of veronica

1925–30; <Spanish verónica probably literally, veronica¹

Definition for veronica (4 of 4)

Veronica

or Ve·ron·i·ka

[ vuh-ron-i-kuh ]

/ vəˈrɒn ɪ kə /

noun

a female given name.

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for veronica

At the peak of her career as a high-end escort, Veronica Monet got a call.
Sex Workers Don't Deserve to be Raped|Jillian Keenan|September 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Marlene is described in the book series, by Veronica Roth, as a girl with "strong features" and a "nice smile."
Model Suki Waterhouse Lands Major Movie Role; Giambattista Valli Launches Second Ready-to-Wear Line|The Fashion Beast Team|May 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The tabloid battle between the sweet blonde and the brunette vixen played out like an issue of Betty and Veronica on crack.
Real-Life Couples on Screen: Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, Brangelina, and More|Amy Zimmerman|May 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Author Veronica Roth was only 22 years old when she began writing the novels and…OMG, guuuys, you can totes tell.
Beseech Your Children Well With Plot-Spoilers|Bill Schulz|March 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Hearts are broken, bad guys are busted, and Veronica leaves Southern California, seemingly forever.
A Fan Night Out: The Return of Veronica Mars|Scott Bixby|March 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The people who took care of Veronica sent her across the ocean to her aunt and uncle.
The Camp Fire Girls' Larks and Pranks|Hildegard G. Frey
Veronica turned great shining eyes on Nyoda, and her swiftly rising emotions almost choked her.
The Camp Fire Girls Do Their Bit|Hildegard G. Frey
If Veronica was going to marry some one else, he did not want to hear about it.
Veronica And Other Friends|Johanna (Heusser) Spyri
Eventually the whole company appeared, with Veronica in the centre.
They and I|Jerome K. Jerome
Laurie intends to ask Veronica Browning to take part in the revue.
Marjorie Dean High School Senior|Pauline Lester

British Dictionary definitions for veronica (1 of 3)

veronica¹

/ (vəˈrɒnɪkə) /

noun

any scrophulariaceous plant of the genus Veronica, esp the speedwells, of temperate and cold regions, having small blue, pink, or white flowers and flattened notched fruits

Word Origin for veronica

C16: from Medieval Latin, perhaps from the name Veronica

British Dictionary definitions for veronica (2 of 3)

veronica²

/ (vəˈrɒnɪkə) /

noun RC Church

the representation of the face of Christ that, according to legend, was miraculously imprinted upon the headcloth that Saint Veronica offered him on his way to his crucifixion

the cloth itself

any similar representation of Christ's face

British Dictionary definitions for veronica (3 of 3)

veronica³

/ (vəˈrɒnɪkə) /

noun

bullfighting a pass in which the matador slowly swings the cape away from the charging bull

Word Origin for veronica

from Spanish, from the name Veronica

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	veronica
释义	veronica ¹ [ vuh-ron-i-kuh ] / vəˈrɒn ɪ kə / noun (sometimes initial capital letter)Ecclesiastical. the image of the face of Christ, said in legend to have been miraculously impressed on the handkerchief or veil that St. Veronica gave to Him to wipe His face on the way to Calvary. the handkerchief or veil itself. Also called sudarium. any handkerchief, veil, or cloth bearing a representation of the face of Christ. Also called vernicle. Origin of veronica ¹ 1690–1700; <Medieval Latin veronica, alleged to be an alteration of vēra īconica true image (see very, icon), subsequently also taken as the name of the woman who gave Christ the cloth Words nearby veronica Verny, Vero Beach, Verona, Veronal, Veronese, veronica, verra, Verrazano, Verrazzano, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, verrière Definition for veronica (2 of 4) veronica² [ vuh-ron-i-kuh ] / vəˈrɒn ɪ kə / noun any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Veronica, of the figwort family, having opposite leaves and clusters of small flowers, as the speedwell. Origin of veronica ² 1520–30; <New Latin or Medieval Latin, perhaps after veronica¹ or St. Veronica (but compare Medieval Greek bereníkion plant name, equivalent to Bereník(ē) proper name + -ion diminutive suffix) Definition for veronica (3 of 4) veronica³ [ vuh-ron-i-kuh ] / vəˈrɒn ɪ kə / noun (in bullfighting) a pass in which the matador keeps his feet and legs absolutely still while slowly swinging the open cape away from the charging bull. Origin of veronica ³ 1925–30; <Spanish verónica probably literally, veronica¹ Definition for veronica (4 of 4) Veronica or Ve·ron·i·ka [ vuh-ron-i-kuh ] / vəˈrɒn ɪ kə / noun a female given name. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for veronica At the peak of her career as a high-end escort, Veronica Monet got a call. Sex Workers Don't Deserve to be Raped\|Jillian Keenan\|September 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Marlene is described in the book series, by Veronica Roth, as a girl with "strong features" and a "nice smile." Model Suki Waterhouse Lands Major Movie Role; Giambattista Valli Launches Second Ready-to-Wear Line\|The Fashion Beast Team\|May 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The tabloid battle between the sweet blonde and the brunette vixen played out like an issue of Betty and Veronica on crack. Real-Life Couples on Screen: Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, Brangelina, and More\|Amy Zimmerman\|May 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Author Veronica Roth was only 22 years old when she began writing the novels and…OMG, guuuys, you can totes tell. Beseech Your Children Well With Plot-Spoilers\|Bill Schulz\|March 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Hearts are broken, bad guys are busted, and Veronica leaves Southern California, seemingly forever. A Fan Night Out: The Return of Veronica Mars\|Scott Bixby\|March 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The people who took care of Veronica sent her across the ocean to her aunt and uncle. The Camp Fire Girls' Larks and Pranks\|Hildegard G. Frey Veronica turned great shining eyes on Nyoda, and her swiftly rising emotions almost choked her. The Camp Fire Girls Do Their Bit\|Hildegard G. Frey If Veronica was going to marry some one else, he did not want to hear about it. Veronica And Other Friends\|Johanna (Heusser) Spyri Eventually the whole company appeared, with Veronica in the centre. They and I\|Jerome K. Jerome Laurie intends to ask Veronica Browning to take part in the revue. Marjorie Dean High School Senior\|Pauline Lester British Dictionary definitions for veronica (1 of 3) veronica¹ / (vəˈrɒnɪkə) / noun any scrophulariaceous plant of the genus Veronica, esp the speedwells, of temperate and cold regions, having small blue, pink, or white flowers and flattened notched fruits Word Origin for veronica C16: from Medieval Latin, perhaps from the name Veronica British Dictionary definitions for veronica (2 of 3) veronica² / (vəˈrɒnɪkə) / noun RC Church the representation of the face of Christ that, according to legend, was miraculously imprinted upon the headcloth that Saint Veronica offered him on his way to his crucifixion the cloth itself any similar representation of Christ's face British Dictionary definitions for veronica (3 of 3) veronica³ / (vəˈrɒnɪkə) / noun bullfighting a pass in which the matador slowly swings the cape away from the charging bull Word Origin for veronica from Spanish, from the name Veronica Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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