Veronica
[və'rɒnɪkə]
解释:
(n.) 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.
(n.) A genus scrophulariaceous plants; the speedwell. See Speedwell.
校对:塞尔玛
解释:
n. a portrait of our Saviour's face on a handkerchief—from the legend that St Veronica wiped the sweat from the face of Jesus on His way to Calvary with her handkerchief whereupon His features were impressed on the cloth: a genus of plants popularly known as Speedwell.
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