velation

noun

ve·​la·​tion

və̇ˈlāshən

plural -s

1

: the act or process of veiling or the state of being veiled

2

: the formation of a velum

Word History

Etymology

Latin velation-, velatio action of veiling, from velatus (past participle of velare to veil) + -ion-, -io -ion

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