veronica Meaning & Definition
What Does Veronica Mean?
As a noun, veronica means The image of Jesus's face believed to have been made on the cloth with which St Veronica wiped his face as he went to be crucified; or the cloth used for this. It is also used to mean A circular swinging movement of the cape, used to avoid the bull. As a verb, it means To draw a muleta over and away from a bull's face in bullfighting.
Veronica in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //vəˈɹɒnɪkə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | speedwell |
| Plural | veronicas |
| Verb forms | veronicas, veronicaing, veronicaed |
Veronica Definition (Noun)
- The image of Jesus's face believed to have been made on the cloth with which St Veronica wiped his face as he went to be crucified; or the cloth used for this.
- A circular swinging movement of the cape, used to avoid the bull.
- A flower of the genus Veronica, usually having blue petals.
Veronica as a Verb
- To draw a muleta over and away from a bull's face in bullfighting.
Synonyms of Veronica
Veronica synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Veronica
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Veronica in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
veronica (plural veronicas)
veronica (third-person singular simple present veronicas, present participle veronicaing, simple past and past participle veronicaed)
Words That Rhyme With Veronica
Origin of Veronica
Named after Saint Veronica.
Veronica Pronunciation
Veronica is pronounced //vəˈɹɒnɪkə// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Veronica
Is veronica a noun or a verb?
Veronica is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for veronica?
Close synonyms of veronica are speedwell. See the full list of veronica synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of veronica?
The plural of veronica is veronicas.
What is the past tense of veronica?
The past tense of veronica is veronicaed. The present participle is veronicaing.