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velum [′vē·ləm] (biology) A veil- or curtainlike membrane. (invertebrate zoology) A swimming organ on the larva of certain marine gastropod mollusks that develops as a contractile ciliated collar-shaped ridge. Also known as veil. (meteorology) An accessory cloud veil of great horizontal extent draped over or penetrated by cumuliform clouds; velum occurs with cumulus and cumulonimbus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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