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veiling

veil·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vey-ling]
    • /ˈveɪ lɪŋ/
    • /veɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vey-ling]
    • /ˈveɪ lɪŋ/

Definitions of veiling word

  • noun veiling a piece of opaque or transparent material worn over the face for concealment, for protection from the elements, or to enhance the appearance. 1
  • noun veiling a piece of material worn so as to fall over the head and shoulders on each side of the face, forming a part of the headdress of a nun. 1
  • noun veiling the life of a nun, especially a cloistered life. 1
  • noun veiling something that covers, separates, screens, or conceals: a veil of smoke; the veil of death. 1
  • noun veiling a mask, disguise, or pretense: to find fault under a veil of humor. 1
  • noun veiling Botany, Anatomy, Zoology. a velum. 1

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Origin of veiling

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at veil, -ing1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Veiling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

veiling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

veiling usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for veiling

adj veiling

  • hiding — the pelt or skin of one of the larger animals (cow, horse, buffalo, etc.), raw or dressed.

noun veiling

  • mantilla — a silk or lace head scarf arranged over a high comb and falling over the back and shoulders, worn in Spain, Mexico, etc.

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