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veil meaning in Hindi

घूँघट ghūṅghaṭ

UK/veɪl/

veil in Hindi: घूँघट (ghūṅghaṭ). In English, veil means something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.

Hindi words for veil

covering for a person or thing
घूँघट ghūṅghaṭ

English meaning of veil

  1. noun Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.
  2. noun Anything that partially obscures a clear view.
  3. noun A cover; disguise; a mask; a pretense.
  4. noun A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head).

Full definition of veil

veil in a sentence

  • The forest fire was veiled by smoke, but I could hear it clearly.

veil in other languages

Questions about veil in Hindi

What is the meaning of veil in Hindi?
Veil in Hindi is घूँघट (ghūṅghaṭ).
veil का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Veil: घूँघट (ghūṅghaṭ).
What does veil mean in English?
Veil means something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.

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