"Zion curtain" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Zion curtains [plural]
Etymology: By analogy to iron curtain, with Zion being a reference to the law arising from the prohibition doctrine of Mormonism, and the political influence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Zion curtain (plural Zion curtains)
  1. (Utah) a barrier required by Utah state law (until July 2017) to hide areas where alcohol was prepared from restaurant patrons
    Sense id: en-Zion_curtain-en-noun-5viX1s~D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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