vernicle

Meanings

• noun

  A thin layer of varnish or other protective coating applied to the surface of an object.

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Variants

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vernacle , vernacles , vernicle , vernicles

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Etymology

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From Old French vernicle, from vernir 'to varnish' + -icle 'suffix forming diminutives'.

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Trivia

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1. The Veil of Veronica, which is believed to bear the vernicle of Jesus' face, is kept in the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome.

2. The word 'vernicle' is also used in heraldry to describe a small tincture applied to a charge on a shield.

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1. varnish: A clear coat applied to the surface of an object to protect it or enhance its appearance.

2. icon: A religious painting or image, often venerated as a sacred object.

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Culture

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In religious contexts, the vernicle is the image of the Holy Face of Jesus on the Veil of Veronica. It is also known as the Sudarium or Oviedo Cloth.

How to Memorize "vernicle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin layer of protective coating being applied to an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of protecting or preserving something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'V' sound in 'vernicle' and think of 'varnishing' an object.

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