humeral veil

/ˌ(h)jumərəl veɪl/
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Definitions of humeral veil
  1. noun
    a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl
    synonyms: veil
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    type of:
    vestment
    gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
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