Definition of velar

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  • velar is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • velar is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • velar is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of velar

  • a consonant produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. velar consonant
  • produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate (as `k' in `cat' and `g' in `gun' and `ng' in `sing') (adjective)
  • of or relating to the velum ()

See definition of velar in Merriam Webster