velation

American

[vee-ley-shuhn] / viˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

Phonetics.

pronunciation with velar articulation.

Etymology

Origin of velation

First recorded in 1890–95; velate + -ion

Example Sentences

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A large membrane, which is the expanded velation of the arms, covers all.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.?No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various

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