velum
US /ˈviləm/
・UK /ˈvi:ləm/
A1 初級
n.名詞（解剖學）帆；軟顎
The velum is a structure in the body that can refer to different things depending on the context.
n.名詞（真菌學）菌幕
The partial velum protects the developing gills of some mushrooms.
n.名詞（動物學）緣膜
The velum in jellyfish aids in propulsion.
