First Known Use: 1876
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velar
adjective ve·lar \ˈvē-lər\
Definition of VELAR
1
: formed with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate <the velar \k\ of \ˈkül\ cool>
2
: of, forming, or relating to a velum and especially the soft palate
— velar noun
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Origin of VELAR
New Latin velaris, from velum
Medical Dictionary
velar
adjective ve·lar \ˈvē-lər\
Medical Definition of VELAR
: of, forming, or relating to a velum and especially the soft palate
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