VERONICA
\vəɹˈɒnɪkə], \vəɹˈɒnɪkə], \v_ə_ɹ_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k_ə]\
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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.
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A genus scrophulariaceous plants; the speedwell. See Speedwell.
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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.
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A genus scrophulariaceous plants; the speedwell. See Speedwell.
By Noah Webster.
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