‖ oraleEccl.|ɒˈreɪliː, ɒˈrɑːleɪ| [med.L., = ‘veil’, neuter of *ōrāl-isadj., f.ōs, ōr- face, countenance, mouth. See Du Cange.] A veil, covering the face and breast and falling upon the shoulders, worn by the Pope at certain solemn ceremonials. 1844–49[see fanon 2].