Zion curtain

English

Etymology

By analogy to the 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.

Noun

Zion curtain (plural Zion curtains)

1. (US, Utah) A barrier required by Utah state law (until July 2017) to hide areas where alcohol was prepared from restaurant patrons.

References

• The 'Zion Curtain' Is About To Fall In Utah, And Restaurants Can't Wait