veil

Meanings

• Noun

  A piece of fabric used to cover or conceal something or someone.

  - "The bride wore a beautiful veil on her wedding day."
  - "The thief put on a veil to hide his identity."
  - "The museum displayed an ancient veil used by Egyptian queens."

• Verb

  To cover or conceal something or someone with a veil.

  - "The sun was veiled by the clouds."
  - "The priestess veiled the statue of the goddess."
  - "The detective veiled his identity to avoid being recognized."

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Pronunciation

1. /veɪl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780474"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with veil
peel , seal , reveal , feel

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Variants

List of all variants of veil that leads to same result
veil , veils , veiled , veiling , humeral veil , humeral veils , take the veil , blusher , blushers

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Etymology

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Old French 'vel' meaning 'cloth' or 'veil'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest veil was made in India in 2011 and measured 61 meters long and 27 meters wide.

2. In ancient Greece, brides wore veils to protect themselves from evil spirits and to ensure a happy marriage.

3. The term 'veil of ignorance' was first introduced in John Rawls' book 'A Theory of Justice' published in 1971.

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Related Concepts

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1. Veil of ignorance: A philosophical concept introduced by John Rawls in his theory of justice. It refers to the idea that individuals should make decisions about justice and fairness without knowing their own social status or position in society.

2. Veil of tears: A term used in literature and poetry to refer to the tears shed by a woman, often in mourning or in response to a great loss.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the veil has been used as a symbol of modesty, privacy, and protection. It has been used in religious ceremonies, weddings, and funerals.

How to Memorize "veil"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of fabric that is used to cover or conceal something or someone. Visualize the way it moves and the way it is used in different contexts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'veil' with the idea of covering or concealing something or someone. Think of the different ways it can be used in context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CVC' to remember the definition of 'veil'. C stands for 'cover', V stands for 'veil', and C stands for 'conceal'.

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