VELAR
\vˈɛlə], \vˈɛlə], \v_ˈɛ_l_ə]\
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Of or pertaining to a velum; esp. (Anat.) of or pertaining to the soft palate.
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Having the place of articulation on the soft palate; guttural; as, the velar consonants, such as k and hard q.
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Of or pertaining to a velum; esp. (Anat.) of or pertaining to the soft palate.
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Having the place of articulation on the soft palate; guttural; as, the velar consonants, such as k and hard q.
By Noah Webster.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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