Veronica /(?)/

Ve·ron·i·ca

Veronica

n.
  1. A portrait or representation of the face of our Savior on the alleged handkerchief of Saint Veronica, preserved at Rome; hence, a representation of this portrait, or any similar representation of the face of the Savior. Formerly called also Vernacle, and Vernicle.
  2. A genus of scrophulariaceous plants; the speedwell. See Speedwell. (Bot.)