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velamen

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A covering membrane or velum
  2. A spongy, usually pale, multiseriate epidermis (i.e. consisting of multiple layers of cells) covering the roots of some kinds of plants, especially plant species with an epiphytic or semi-epiphytic habit. Examples include various orchid and Clivia species

Equivalents

Françaisvelamen

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

velamentum Velaquez Velar velar nasal velar pinch Velarde

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