Defn: Varnish. [Obs.] Chaucer.
VERNONIN
Ver"no*nin, n. (Chem.)
Defn: A glucoside extracted from the root of a South African plant of the genus Vernonia, as a deliquescent powder, and used as a mild heart tonic.
VERONESE
Ver`o*nese", a. Etym: [It. Veronese.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to Verona, in Italy.
— n. sing. & pl.
Defn: A native of Verona; collectively, the people of Verona.
VERONICA Ve*ron"i*ca, n. Etym: [LL.; — so called from Veronica, a woman who, according to an old legend, as Christ was carrying the cross, wiped his face with a cloth, which received an impression of his countenance; Veronica is fr. MGr.
1. 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.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: A genus scrophulariaceous plants; the speedwell. See Speedwell.