VELUM Synonyms
There are 2 synonyms of the word
velum.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word velum. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word velum. (close relations)
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Definition of VELUM
Definition of VELUM
Best Alternative Words for VELUM
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| veil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a garment that covers the head and face • a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms • the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth) • a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl verb • to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||||
| soft palate | nounn | |||||||
noun • a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For VELUM
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
velum, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
flap
Phrases (2)
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