meaning of veronica
1. A portrait or representation of the face of our Savior on the alleged handkerchief of Saint Veronica, preserved at Rome; hence, a representation of this portrait, or any similar representation of the face of the Savior. Formerly called also Vernacle, and Vernicle.
2. A genus scrophulariaceous plants; the speedwell. See Speedwell.
3. any plant of the genus Veronica
Related Words
veronica | veronica agrestis | veronica americana | veronica anagallis-aquatica | veronica arvensis | veronica beccabunga | veronica chamaedrys | veronica michauxii | veronica officinalis | veronica peregrina | veronica serpyllifolia | veronicastrum virginicum |
