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Velar
Of or pertaining to a velum; esp. (Anat.) of or pertaining to the soft palate.
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Similar meaning 2
Not easily penetrated, cut, or separated into parts; not yielding to pressure; firm; solid; compact; -- applied to material bodies, and opposed to so…
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Not easily penetrated, cut, or separated into parts; not yielding to pressure; firm; solid; compact; -- applied to material bodies, and opposed to so…
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50% interchangeable
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Broader term 1
Having agreement; congruous; consistent; according; -- usually followed by with or to.
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Derivationally related 2
Curtain or covering; -- applied to various membranous partitions, especially to the soft palate. See under Palate.
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Curtain or covering; -- applied to various membranous partitions, especially to the soft palate. See under Palate.
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Curtain or covering; -- applied to various membranous partitions, especially to the soft palate. See under Palate.
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