velum

/ˈviːləm/ · noun

Meaning

A thin membrane, resembling a veil, such as:
An accessory cloud resembling a veil extending over a large distance. Normally associated with cumulus and cumulonimbus.

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Related words

soft palate(English)universal veil(English)partial veil(English)veil(English)vail(English)ventail(English)velarium(English)humeral veil(English)frenulum(English)uvula(English)glottis(English)cumulonimbus(English)

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