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Velum   Listen
Velum

noun
(pl. vela)
1.
A membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms.  Synonym: veil.
2.
A muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking.  Synonym: soft palate.





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Words linked to "Velum" :   plant structure, soft palate, universal veil, palate, plant part, uvula, flap, velar, partial veil, roof of the mouth


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