face veil
Definition
Noun: A piece of more-or-less transparent material that covers the face. It is a garment worn to conceal or partially conceal the face, often for religious, cultural, or protective reasons.
Usage
A "face veil" is a specific type of veil that covers only the face, as opposed to a headscarf or a full-body covering. It is typically worn by some Muslim women as part of Islamic modest dress (hijab), but it can also be used in other cultural contexts or for practical purposes like protection from dust or wind.
Examples
- She wore a delicate face veil with her evening gown.
- The niqab is a type of face veil that leaves only the eyes visible.
- For the ceremony, the bridesmaids had sheer face veils attached to their hats.
Advanced Usage
- "To don a face veil": To put on a face veil.
- She would don her face veil before leaving the house.
- "Behind a face veil": Describing something concealed or observed from behind the veil.
- Her expression was hidden behind the face veil.
Variants and Related Words
- Veil (n): A more general term for a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face or head.
- Niqab (n): A specific type of face veil that covers the entire face except for the eyes.
- Yashmak (n): A traditional Turkish face veil.
Synonyms
- Face covering
- Mask (in a very general sense, though a mask is typically not transparent)
Related Phrases
- To take the veil: An idiom meaning to become a nun (refers to a head veil, not specifically a face veil).
- Veiled threat: A threat that is not directly stated but is implied (metaphorical use, not related to the garment).
Noun
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a piece of more-or-less transparent material that covers the face
