Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > V Synonyms of velum Find synonyms for: Noun 1. veil, velum, plant part, plant structure usage: a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms 2. soft palate, velum, flap usage: a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of velum (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: obviate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language