1veil 
/ˈveɪl/ noun
plural veils /ˈveɪl/ noun 1 [count] : a piece of cloth or net worn usually by women over the head and shoulders and sometimes over the face
▪ a bridal veil 2 [count] : something that covers or hides something else
▪ Veils of moss draped the trees. ▪ The veil of secrecy was lifted. [=the secret was made known]
▪ a bridal veil
▪ Veils of moss draped the trees. ▪ The veil of secrecy was lifted. [=the secret was made known]
take the veil
old-fashioned : to become a nun
