Canadian English Meaning of velum
Velum
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Definitions and Meaning of velum in English
velum (n)
a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms
a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking
velum (n.)
Curtain or covering; -- applied to various membranous partitions, especially to the soft palate. See under Palate.
See Veil, n., 3 (b).
A thin membrane surrounding the sporocarps of quillworts Isoetes).
A veil-like organ or part.
The circular membrane that partially incloses the space beneath the umbrella of hydroid medusae.
A delicate funnel-like membrane around the flagellum of certain Infusoria. See Illust. a of Protozoa.
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Velum
a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms, a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking
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veltfare => Pheasant, veloute => Velouté, velours => Velvet, velour => velour, velodrome => Velodrome,
