noun
veronica
ver-AH-nih-kuh/vɝˈɑnɪkʌ/
A plant with small flowers, also called speedwell.
The veronica blooms beside the path, covered in small flowers.
Etymology
The supplied evidence traces the personal name Veronica to a name meaning “bringer of victory,” but does not establish how that name became attached to the flowering plant.
In context
this is a new Veronica called Magic Show Ever After
More examples
- We plant veronicas along the sunny edge of the garden.
- A bee lands on a tiny veronica flower.
- She buys a veronica for her flower bed.
Forms
veronica · veronicas
Similar words
- speedwell
- Another common name for the same flowering plant.