Veronica

·noun A genus scrophulariaceous plants; the speedwell. ·see Speedwell.

II. Veronica ·noun 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.