velate

American

[vee-lit, -layt, vee-layt] / ˈvi lɪt, -leɪt, ˈvi leɪt /

adjective

Biology. having a velum.

verb (used with object)

velated, velating

Phonetics. to velarize.

velate British

/ ˈviːlɪt, -leɪt /

adjective

having or covered with velum

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Etymology

Origin of velate

From the New Latin word vēlātus, dating back to 1855–60. See velum, -ate ¹

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