velum
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ləm Origin:
1765–75; < Latin vēlum sail, covering
1765–75; < Latin vēlum sail, covering
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velum (ˈviːləm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -la | |
| 1. | zoology any of various membranous structures, such as the ciliated oral membrane of certain mollusc larvae or the veil-like membrane running around the rim of a jellyfish |
| 2. | anatomy any of various veil-like bodily structures, esp the soft palate |
| 3. | botany another word for veil |
| [C18: from Latin: veil] | |
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Velum
is always a great word to know.
So is mimicry. Does it mean:
| the close external resemblance of an organism to some different organism, such that it benefits from mistaken identity, as seeming to be unpalatable |
| a cell in loose connective tissue that is specialized for the synthesis and storage of fat |
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Medical Dictionary
velum ve·lum (vē'ləm)
n. pl. ve·la (-lə)
An anatomical structure resembling a veil or curtain. Also called veil, velamen.
See greater omentum.
A serous membrane or membranous envelope or covering.
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Example sentences
The name derives from the velum, a distinctive organ used for locomotion and feeding.
Using permanent marker trace that room, furniture arrangement and lighting on velum.
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