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velum

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velum in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking
    soft palate  velum 
  2. a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms
    veil  velum 
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