Definition of veronica in English:

veronica

noun vəˈrɒnɪkəvəˈrɑnəkə

1A herbaceous plant of north temperate regions, typically with upright stems bearing narrow pointed leaves and spikes of blue or purple flowers.
婆婆纳属植物
Genus Veronica, family Scrophulariaceae: many species, including the speedwells
Example sentencesExamples
- The 7-inch, dark blue spikes of this veronica bob atop a plant that grows low enough that you can actually place it at the front of the border.
- Meanwhile, established perennials like phlox, veronica, and yarrow are beginning to bloom.
- On the inside of the curve, I wove in irregular lines of flowers like Verbena ‘Purple Homestead,’ aster and veronica.
2A cloth supposedly impressed with an image of Christ's face.
据称印有耶稣面像的汗巾
Example sentencesExamples
- The veronica represents Christ's face and, by synecdoche, his entire body.
3The movement of a matador's cape away from a charging bull.
斗牛士舞动斗篷让过奔牛的动作

Origin

Early 16th century: from medieval Latin, from the given name Veronica. sense 2, sense 3 are with reference to St Veronica (see Veronica, St); sense 3 is said to be by association of the attitude of the matador with the depiction of St Veronica holding out a cloth to Christ.

Rhymes

electronica, harmonica, Honecker, japonica, Monica, moniker, Salonica, santonica

Definition of veronica in US English:

veronica

nounvəˈränəkəvəˈrɑnəkə

1A herbaceous plant of north temperate regions, typically with upright stems bearing narrow pointed leaves and spikes of blue or purple flowers.
婆婆纳属植物
Genus Veronica, family Scrophulariaceae: many species, including the speedwells
Example sentencesExamples
- On the inside of the curve, I wove in irregular lines of flowers like Verbena ‘Purple Homestead,’ aster and veronica.
- The 7-inch, dark blue spikes of this veronica bob atop a plant that grows low enough that you can actually place it at the front of the border.
- Meanwhile, established perennials like phlox, veronica, and yarrow are beginning to bloom.
2A cloth supposedly impressed with an image of Jesus' face.
据称印有耶稣面像的汗巾
Example sentencesExamples
- The veronica represents Christ's face and, by synecdoche, his entire body.
3(in bullfighting) a slow movement of the cape away from a charging bull by the matador, who stands in place.

Origin

Early 16th century: from medieval Latin, from the given name Veronica. veronica (sense 2, are with reference to St Veronica (see Veronica, St); sense 3 is said to be by association of the attitude of the matador with the depiction of St Veronica holding out a cloth to Christ.

词汇	veronica
释义	Definition of veronica in English: veronica noun vəˈrɒnɪkəvəˈrɑnəkə 1A herbaceous plant of north temperate regions, typically with upright stems bearing narrow pointed leaves and spikes of blue or purple flowers. 婆婆纳属植物 Genus Veronica, family Scrophulariaceae: many species, including the speedwells Example sentencesExamples The 7-inch, dark blue spikes of this veronica bob atop a plant that grows low enough that you can actually place it at the front of the border. Meanwhile, established perennials like phlox, veronica, and yarrow are beginning to bloom. On the inside of the curve, I wove in irregular lines of flowers like Verbena ‘Purple Homestead,’ aster and veronica. 2A cloth supposedly impressed with an image of Christ's face. 据称印有耶稣面像的汗巾 Example sentencesExamples The veronica represents Christ's face and, by synecdoche, his entire body. 3The movement of a matador's cape away from a charging bull. 斗牛士舞动斗篷让过奔牛的动作 Origin Early 16th century: from medieval Latin, from the given name Veronica. sense 2, sense 3 are with reference to St Veronica (see Veronica, St); sense 3 is said to be by association of the attitude of the matador with the depiction of St Veronica holding out a cloth to Christ. Rhymes electronica, harmonica, Honecker, japonica, Monica, moniker, Salonica, santonica Definition of veronica in US English: veronica nounvəˈränəkəvəˈrɑnəkə 1A herbaceous plant of north temperate regions, typically with upright stems bearing narrow pointed leaves and spikes of blue or purple flowers. 婆婆纳属植物 Genus Veronica, family Scrophulariaceae: many species, including the speedwells Example sentencesExamples On the inside of the curve, I wove in irregular lines of flowers like Verbena ‘Purple Homestead,’ aster and veronica. The 7-inch, dark blue spikes of this veronica bob atop a plant that grows low enough that you can actually place it at the front of the border. Meanwhile, established perennials like phlox, veronica, and yarrow are beginning to bloom. 2A cloth supposedly impressed with an image of Jesus' face. 据称印有耶稣面像的汗巾 Example sentencesExamples The veronica represents Christ's face and, by synecdoche, his entire body. 3(in bullfighting) a slow movement of the cape away from a charging bull by the matador, who stands in place. Origin Early 16th century: from medieval Latin, from the given name Veronica. veronica (sense 2, are with reference to St Veronica (see Veronica, St); sense 3 is said to be by association of the attitude of the matador with the depiction of St Veronica holding out a cloth to Christ.
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