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(1):

(n.) A genus scrophulariaceous plants; the speedwell. See Speedwell.

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(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.

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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Veronica'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​v/veronica.html. 1828.
 
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