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  1. velum:


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Detailed Synonyms for velum in English

velum:

velum [the ~] nom

  1. the velum
    – a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking 1
    the velum; the soft palate
    – a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking 1
  2. the velum
    – a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms 1
    the veil; the velum
    – a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms 1

Related Words for "velum":

  • vela

Alternate Synonyms for "velum":


Related Definitions for "velum":

  1. a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking1
  2. a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms1