plural of humeral veil

(Roman Catholicism) A long, narrow veil or scarf of the same material as the vestments, worn round the shoulders by the officiating priest or his attendant at Mass, and used to protect the sacred vessels from contact with the hands.

portal vein

(mining) A sort of iron ore, found in loose masses of a globular form, containing sparkling particles.

plural of veiling

Quartz occurring as gangue in a vein.

plural of veiled plate

(photography) Synonym of fogged plate

(idiomatic) To retire into a convent and live as a nun.

In a way that is secretive or obscure.