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Meaning of veil
A veil is a piece of fabric used to cover or conceal something, or a thing that conceals or obscures something else.
Etymology of veil
The word "veil" comes from the Old French word "veil" or "voile", which is derived from the Latin word "vēlum", meaning "cloth" or "sail".
The word has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a piece of fabric used to cover or conceal something.
Over time, the word has taken on figurative meanings, such as a thing that conceals or obscures something else.
Synonyms
curtain
screen
cover
mask
shroud
cloak
disguise
conceal
hide
shield
barrier
partition
divider
separator
partitioning
masking
hiding
veiling
covering
enveloping
enshrouding
drapery
hangings
tapestry
mantua
pall
film
haze
mist
cloud
obscurity
ambiguity
vagueness
uncertainty
unclearness
indefiniteness
indistinctness
murkiness
darkness
gloom
shadow
shade
Definitions
- A piece of fabric worn by women to cover the head or face, typically as a sign of modesty or as part of a uniform.
- A thing that conceals or obscures something else, such as a veil of secrecy or a veil of uncertainty.
- A thin layer of tissue or other material that covers or lines an organ or part of the body.
Usage Examples
- The bride wore a veil to cover her face during the wedding ceremony.
- A veil of secrecy surrounds the company's financial dealings.
- The doctor had to lift the veil of tissue to examine the patient's injury.