1. Adjective
Of or pertaining to a velum; esp. (Anat.) of or pertaining to the soft palate.
2. Adjective
Having the place of articulation on the soft palate; guttural; as, the velar consonants, such as k and hard q.
3. Noun
a consonant produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate
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