vela

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A proper noun referring to a specific constellation located in the southern hemisphere, situated between Carina and Pyxis.

• 🌐اسم علم يشير إلى كوكبة في السماء الجنوبية، تقع بين كوكبتي القاعدة والبيتية. وتُعرف أيضاً بالشراع أو الأشرعة.

1. Constellation C1 formal scientific

   A constellation in the southern hemisphere, located between Carina and Pyxis, representing the sails of the ship Argo Navis.

   • Vela is best observed during the southern hemisphere's summer.
   • The Vela constellation contains several bright stars, including Gamma Velorum.
   • Astronomers study the Vela Supernova Remnant within this constellation.

   🌐الشِّراع

• velae plural form
• velae' possessive plural form
• vela's possessive singular form

A noun with two distinct meanings: a membranous covering found on the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms, and a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking.

• 🌐اسم له معنيان مختلفان: غطاء غشائي يوجد على الجسم المثمري غير الناضج لبعض الفطور، وصفيحة عضلية تحجب البلعوم الأنفي أثناء البلع أو الكلام.

1. Mushroom membrane C2 formal scientific

   A thin membranous covering that protects the immature fruiting body of certain fungi, often rupturing as the mushroom matures.

   • The velum of the mushroom tore as the cap expanded.
   • Mycologists study the velum to identify different species of fungi.
   • A partial velum often leaves a ring on the mushroom's stalk.

   🌐غشاء الفطر

   المرادفات: veil

2. Soft palate structure C2 formal medical

   A muscular flap at the back of the roof of the mouth that separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity during swallowing and speech.

   • The velum lifts to close off the nasal passage during swallowing.
   • Damage to the velum can cause speech difficulties.
   • The doctor examined the patient's velum for signs of infection.

   🌐الحنك الرخو

   المرادفات: soft palate

• vela plural form
• vela's possessive plural form
• velum's possessive singular form