Meaning of the word velum in English
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velum
US /ˈviː.ləm/
UK /ˈviː.ləm/
Noun
1.
the soft palate
Example:
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The velum plays a crucial role in speech production, particularly for velar consonants.
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When you swallow, the velum moves upward to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity.
2.
a membrane or membranous part, especially one that resembles a veil
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The mushroom's partial velum protects the gills when young.
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Some aquatic organisms have a ciliated velum for feeding and locomotion.