veronica
word
Definition
Veronica is usually a noun referring to a type of flowering plant with small, often blue, purple, pink, or white flowers. In some contexts, especially wrestling, it can also refer to a spinning throw or move.
Usage & Nuances
Most learners will meet this word as a plant name, often capitalized in gardening contexts, though lowercase also appears as a common noun. It is relatively uncommon in everyday conversation, and the wrestling meaning is specialized and depends on context.
Example Sentences
The garden has purple veronica near the fence.
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She bought veronica for the front yard.
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In the match, he used a veronica to throw his opponent.
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I had never heard of veronica until I started learning about wildflowers.
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The flower bed looked plain, so we added some blue veronica.
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The commentator got excited when the wrestler pulled off a clean veronica.
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