velate

[adj. vee-lit, -leyt; v. vee-leyt]

ve·late

[adj. vee-lit, -leyt; v. vee-leyt] adjective, verb, ve·lat·ed, ve·lat·ing.
adjective
1.
Biology. having a velum.
verb (used with object)
2.
Phonetics. to velarize.

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Velate is always a great word to know.
So is blue-green algae. Does it mean:
a widely distributed group of photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms, resembling phototrophic bacteria, occurring in diverse habitats
based on arbitrary, superficial characteristics rather than natural, organic relationships

Origin:
1855–60; < Neo-Latin vēlātus. See velum, -ate1
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velate (ˈviːlɪt, -leɪt)
 
adj
having or covered with velum

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