veil /vāl/

1. A covering of fine fabric for the head, face, or both, for protection, concealment, adornment or ceremonial purpose, esp the white transparent one often worn by a bride
2. A nun's or novice's head-covering
3. A disguise or concealment
4. An obstruction of tone in singing
5. A velum
6. A humeral
7. A curtain, a covering (archaic)

1. To cover with a veil
2. To cover
3. To conceal, disguise or obscure

To wear a veil

veiled adjective

veilˈing noun

1. The act of concealing with a veil
2. A veil
3. Material for making veils

veilˈless adjective

1. Wanting a veil
2. Uncovered

veilˈy adjective

Like a veil, diaphanous

draw a veil over

1. To conceal discreetly
2. To refrain from mentioning

Eucharistic or sacramental veils

Linen or silk covers for Eucharistic vessels and elements

take the veil

To become a nun

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