Definition of velum

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • velum is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • velum is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • velum is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of velum


  • a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. veil
  • a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. soft palate

See definition of velum in Merriam Webster