What is the meaning of Velum?

  • (n.) See Veil, n., 3 (b).
  • (n.) The circular membrane that partially incloses the space beneath the umbrella of hydroid medusae.
  • (n.) Curtain or covering; -- applied to various membranous partitions, especially to the soft palate. See under Palate.
  • (n.) A delicate funnel-like membrane around the flagellum of certain Infusoria. See Illust. a of Protozoa.
  • (n.) A thin membrane surrounding the sporocarps of quillworts Isoetes).
  • (n.) A veil-like organ or part.
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APAWebster's. (2011). velum. Retrieved September 23, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/velum/definitions/2079017
ChicagoWebster's. 2011. "velum" http://smartdefine.org/velum/definitions/2079017 (accessed September 23, 2026).
HarvardWebster's 2011, velum, Smart Define, viewed 23 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/velum/definitions/2079017>.
MLAWebster's. "velum" 28 May 2011. Web. 23 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/velum/definitions/2079017>
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