Word Study
velar
CIDE DICTIONARY
velar, a. [See Velum.].
- Of or pertaining to a velum; esp.
(Anat.) of or pertaining to the soft palate. [1913 Webster] - Having the place of articulation on the soft palate; guttural; as, the velar consonants, such as
k and hardg . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
velar, adj.
1 of a veil or velum.
2 Phonet. (of a sound) pronounced with the back of the tongue near the soft palate.
1 of a veil or velum.
2 Phonet. (of a sound) pronounced with the back of the tongue near the soft palate.
Etymology
L velaris f. velum: see VELUM
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