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veronica(dictionary)

veronica (iou)



veronica noun. E16.
[In branch II from St Veronica. In branch I from medieval Latin, perh. alt. of Greek berenikion.]
I.
A plant of the genus Veronica, a speedwell. Also, a plant of the genus Hebe, formerly included in the genus Veronica; esp. one of those grown for ornament. E16.
II.
(Veronica.) The impression of the face of Jesus believed by some to be miraculously made on a head-cloth with which St Veronica wiped his face as he went to his crucifixion; the cloth used for this. Also, a devotional representation of Jesus' face; an ornament or token bearing this as worn by pilgrims. Cf. VERNICLE. L17.
Bullfighting. A movement in which a matador swings the cape in a slow circle round himself away from the charging bull. M19.