velarium
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ve·lar·i·um
(və-lâr′ē-əm)n. pl. ve·lar·i·a (-ē-ə)
A large awning, especially one suspended over a Roman theater or amphitheater.
[Latin vēlārium, from vēlum, sail, sheet, curtain.]
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velarium
(vɪˈlɛərɪəm)n, pl -laria (-ˈlɛərɪə)
(Historical Terms) an awning used to protect the audience in ancient Roman theatres and amphitheatres
[C19: from Latin, from vēlāre to cover]
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