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What is the noun for velum?

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velum
  1. A thin membrane, resembling a veil, such as:
    1. (anatomy) The soft palate.
    2. (botany) A thin membrane partially covering the cluster of sporangia near the leaf base in quillworts and their extinct relatives.
    3. (mycology) A veil-like membrane of immature mushrooms extending from the margin of the cap to the stem and is torn by growth, to reveal the gills.
    4. (malacology) A locomotory and feeding organ provided with cilia found in the larval stage of bivalves.
    5. (zoology) A circular membrane round the cap of medusa.
    6. A delicate membrane found on certain protists.
  2. (meteorology) An accessory cloud resembling a veil extending over a large distance. Normally associated with cumulus and cumulonimbus.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “A similar modification of the velum occurs in dentalium and in Myzomenia among the Amphineura.”
      “Each trochlear nerve makes its exit through the caudal tectum, immediately lateral to the frenulum of the superior medullary velum.”
      “This technique allows for closure of the velum, thus excluding nasal NO contamination during expiration.”
vela
  1. plural of velum
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  3. Examples:
    1. “His most western point was the province of Cuquibacoa and the Cabo de la vela.”
      “At first vela Nunnez was on his guard, lest it might be a false confidence devised for his ruin.”
      “Leaving these friendly Indians, Ojeda pursued his way along the coast to the westward, until he reached cape de la vela.”
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