Type and usage of velum from BoostVocab

Smart Search Learn a New Word

velum

/'viləm/

Synonyms of velum Antonyms of velum Examples of velum Usage of velum Parts of velum Definition that contains velum Words sounding like velum Explanation of velum

noun
a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms
- + New List
Similar:

veil

type of:
plant structure plant part
noun
a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking
- + New List
Similar:

soft palate

type of:
flap

part of:
roof of the mouth palate

Definition that contains velum

hard (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward or touching the velum
nasalize pronounce with a lowered velum
velar of or relating to the velum
nasalise pronounce with a lowered velum