veil

A length of cloth worn over the head, shoulders, and often the face, especially by women.

A length of netting attached to a woman’s hat or habit, worn for decoration or to protect the head and face.

A length of protective netting worn over the face by beekeepers.

The part of a nun’s headdress that frames the face and falls over the shoulders.

The life or vows of a nun.

Any of various cloth head coverings worn by Muslim women.

A piece of light fabric hung to separate or conceal what is behind it; a curtain.