Word Meaning

veil definition and meaning

n. Something hung up, or spread out, to intercept the view, and hide an object; a cover; a curtain; esp., a screen, usually of gauze, crape, or similar diaphnous material, to hide or protect the face.
n. A cover; disguise; a mask; a pretense.
n. The calyptra of mosses.
n. A membrane connecting the margin of the pileus of a mushroom with the stalk; -- called also velum.
n. A covering for a person or thing; as, a nun's veil; a paten veil; an altar veil.
n. Same as Velum, 3.
n. To throw a veil over; to cover with a veil.
n. Fig.: To invest; to cover; to hide; to conceal.

Crossword clues for veil

- Bride’s garment
- Cover with cloth
- Disguise
- Face covering
- Head covering
- Screen
- View ills of odd disguise