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Veil: meaning, definitions and examples

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veil

 

[ veษชl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

wedding

a piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face.

Synonyms

face covering, head covering

Examples of usage

  • The bride wore a beautiful veil on her wedding day.
  • She lifted her veil to reveal her identity.
Context #2 | Verb

hide

conceal or hide something.

Synonyms

cover, mask

Examples of usage

  • The magician veiled the secret of his tricks.
  • She veiled her emotions behind a smile.

Translations

Translations of the word "veil" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vรฉu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‚เค‚เค˜เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schleier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerudung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ welon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒดใ‚งใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ velo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท peรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ ์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฌุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกvoj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกvoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข็บฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tanฤica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรฆja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะผั‹ะปา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒฆแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hicab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ velo

Etymology

The word 'veil' originated from the Latin word 'velum' meaning a curtain or covering. Veils have been traditionally worn by women for various purposes such as modesty, religious reasons, or fashion. In weddings, the veil symbolizes purity and the bride's transition into a new phase of life.

See also: unveil, unveiling, veiled, veiling.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,939 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.