1 any plant of the genus Veronica or Hebe, esp. speedwell.
2 a a cloth supposedly impressed with an image of Christ's face. b any similar picture of Christ's face.
3 Bullfighting the movement of a matador's cape away from a charging bull.
Etymology: med.L f. the name Veronica: in sense 2 from the association with St Veronica
Useful english dictionary. 2012.