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vela

/ˈviː.lə/

Übersetzung: Ein Eigenname für ein bestimmtes Sternbild der südlichen Hemisphäre, gelegen zwischen Kiel des Schiffs und Kompass., Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: die häutige Hülle am unreifen Fruchtkörper mancher Pilze und das Gaumensegel (Velum), das beim Schlucken oder Sprechen den Nasenrachenraum verschließt.

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈviː.lə/

unzählbar · Eigenname

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

  • 🇩🇪Ein Eigenname für ein bestimmtes Sternbild der südlichen Hemisphäre, gelegen zwischen Kiel des Schiffs und Kompass.
  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.

    🇩🇪Segel

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

noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈviː.ləm/

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.

  • 🇩🇪Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: die häutige Hülle am unreifen Fruchtkörper mancher Pilze und das Gaumensegel (Velum), das beim Schlucken oder Sprechen den Nasenrachenraum verschließt.
  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.

    🇩🇪Velum (Haut)

    Synonyme: 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.

    🇩🇪Gaumensegel

    Synonyme: soft palate

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