1. a plant with small blue, pink, or white flowers, commonly called speedwell
Usage: botanical
2. a cloth bearing the image of Christ’s face, according to Christian tradition
Usage: religious
3. a bullfighting maneuver in which the matador holds the cape with both hands
Usage: bullfighting

Examples

• The garden was filled with purple veronica blooming along the border.
• She planted veronica to attract butterflies to her yard.
• The museum displayed a medieval painting of Saint Veronica.
• According to legend, Veronica wiped Christ’s face with her veil.
• The matador executed a perfect veronica as the bull charged.
• The crowd cheered when he performed the classic veronica move.