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veil meaning in Tamil

மூடி mūṭi

UK/veɪl/

veil in Tamil: மூடி (mūṭi), முகமூடி (mukamūṭi), முக்காடு (mukkāṭu). 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.

Tamil words for veil

something to hide an object
மூடி mūṭi, முகமூடி mukamūṭi
covering for a person or thing
முக்காடு mukkāṭu

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of veil in Tamil?
Veil in Tamil is மூடி (mūṭi), முகமூடி (mukamūṭi), முக்காடு (mukkāṭu).
veil என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Veil: மூடி (mūṭi), முகமூடி (mukamūṭi), முக்காடு (mukkāṭu).
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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