velate


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Related to velate: velum

ve·late

 (vē′lāt′, -lĭt)
adj. Biology
Having or covered by a velum or veil.
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velate

(ˈviːlɪt; -leɪt)
adj
1. (Zoology) having or covered with velum
2. (Anatomy) having or covered with velum
3. (Botany) having or covered with velum
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