Table of Contents
1. universal_veil
noun. membrane initially completely investing the young sporophore of various mushrooms that is ruptured by growth; represented in the mature mushroom by a volva around lower part of stem and scales on upper surface of the cap.
Synonyms
2. universal
adjective. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] of worldwide scope or applicability.
Etymology
- universal (English)
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
3. universal
adjective. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- universal (English)
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
4. universal
noun. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions.
Synonyms
Etymology
- universal (English)
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
5. universal
adjective. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] applicable to or common to all members of a group or set.
Synonyms
Etymology
- universal (English)
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
7. veil
8. veil
noun. ['ˈveɪl'] the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth).
Antonyms
Synonyms
9. veil
noun. ['ˈveɪl'] a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl.
Antonyms
Synonyms
10. veil
noun. ['ˈveɪl'] a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms.