Something which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
A calculated prevision of insurance premiums and returns (life insurance)
The state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.
A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work.
The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct;
Anything that partially obscures a clear view.
A thin layer of tissue which is attached to or covers a mushroom.
A cover; disguise; a mask; a pretense.
A membrane connecting the margin of the pileus of a mushroom with the stalk; a velum.
A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head)
The calyptra of mosses.
That which separates the living and the spirit world.
An obscuration of the clearness of the tones in pronunciation.
velum (A circular membrane round the cap of a medusa).
Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.
To dress in, or decorate with, a veil.
To conceal as with a veil.