veil
Translation
veil, cover, pretext
Examples
The bride wore a beautiful white veil.
The bride wore a beautiful white veil.
A veil of secrecy surrounded the project.
A veil of secrecy surrounded the project.
Grammar Patterns
a veil of (sth.) a thin covering of (sth.) A veil of mist covered the valley.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cover, mask, cloak, shroud
Etymology
From Latin 'velum' meaning 'a sail, curtain, veil'.
Memory Tips
Imagine lifting a 'veil' to 'reveal' something that was hidden.