Real Dictionary

Veronica in American English
a feminine name
noun: a female given name

veronica in American English 1
the image of the face of Christ, said in legend to have been miraculously impressed on the handkerchief or veil that St. Veronica gave to Him to wipe His face on the way to Calvary

veronica in American English 2
noun: any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Veronica, of the figwort family, having opposite leaves and clusters of small flowers, as the speedwell

veronica in American English 3
noun: a pass in which the matador keeps his feet and legs absolutely still while slowly swinging the open cape away from the charging bull

veronica in British English 1
noun: any scrophulariaceous plant of the genus Veronica, esp the speedwells, of temperate and cold regions, having small blue, pink, or white flowers and flattened notched fruits

veronica in British English 2
noun: the representation of the face of Christ that, according to legend, was miraculously imprinted upon the headcloth that Saint Veronica offered him on the way to his crucifixion

veronica in British English 3
noun: a pass in which the matador slowly swings the cape away from the charging bull