Vela
(noun) a constellation in the southern hemisphere between Carina and Pyxis; “because of its configuration Vela is sometimes called ‘the Sails’”
veil, velum
(noun) a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Vela
(constellation) A spring constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the sails of a ship. Until 1763, it was part of a larger constellation, Argo Navis.
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vela
plural of velum
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Source: Wiktionary
Ve"lum, n.; pl. Vela. Etym: [L., an awning, a veil. See Veil.]
1. (Anat.)
Definition: Curtain or covering; -- applied to various membranous partitions, especially to the soft palate. See under Palate.
2. (Bot.) (a) See Veil, n., 3 (b). (b) A thin membrane surrounding the sporocarps of quillworts Isoetes).
3. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A veil-like organ or part. Especially: (a) The circular membrane that partially incloses the space beneath the umbrella of hydroid medusæ. (b) A delicate funnel-like membrane around the flagellum of certain Infusoria. See Illust. a of Protozoa.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 January 2025
(noun) low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries
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