velate

adjective

ve·​late

ˈvēlə̇t,

-ēˌlāt,

usually -t+V

: having a veil or velum

Word History

Etymology

partly from Latin velatus, past participle of velare to veil & partly from New Latin velatus, from vel- + Latin -atus -ate

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