veil

Typically worn for mourning or religious purposes.

Commonly associated with brides at weddings.

Refers to various types of head coverings worn by Muslim women.

A veil made of light, transparent material.

Figurative: a subtle way of hiding or obscuring something, often information.

Physically located behind a piece of cloth.

To have a veil on one's head or face.

Figurative: to reveal something that was previously secret or unknown.

To become a nun.