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velarium.

The marginal membrane of certain medusae belonging to the Discophora.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/vɪˈlɛəɹi.əm/
  1. The marginal membrane of certain medusae belonging to the Discophora.

  2. An awning that stretched over the seating area of the Colosseum in Ancient Rome and other Roman amphitheaters.

    historical
  3. A cloth stretched over another space, such as that stretched below the roof of the Royal Albert Hall.

Where this word comes from

From Latin vēlārium, from vēlum + -ārium. Doublet of veghar.

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