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humeral veil

 

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Noun humeral veil has 1 sense
  1. humeral veil, veil - a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl
    --1 is a kind of vestment

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< h1 > Humeral Veil < h2 > Definition:

A humeral veil is a liturgical vestment worn by clergy members during certain religious ceremonies. It is a long, rectangular piece of fabric that is often adorned with intricate embroidery or designs.

Examples:

As a Noun:

1. The priest gracefully draped the humeral veil over his shoulders before proceeding with the Eucharistic sacrament.

2. The humeral veil was made of rich gold fabric, embellished with delicate lace, depicting scenes from biblical stories.

As an Adjective:

1. The church has a remarkable collection of humeral veils dating back to the medieval period.

2. The humeral veil design showcased in the procession was inspired by ancient Byzantine art.

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