A veil covering (part of) the head; (sometimes) specifically a veil worn over the hair as opposed to the face, such as the hijab or the veil worn by some orders of Christian nuns.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Lane (1801–1876), orientalist.
Definition of head veil in US English:
head veil
noun
A veil covering (part of) the head; (sometimes) specifically a veil worn over the hair as opposed to the face, such as the hijab or the veil worn by some orders of Christian nuns.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Lane (1801–1876), orientalist.