[ˈviːlə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to a veil or velum

- (of a speech sound) pronounced with the back of the tongue near the soft palate, as in k and g in English


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Origin:
early 18th century: from Latin velaris, from velum (see velum)

[ˈviːlə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a velar sound


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century: from Latin velaris, from velum (see velum)