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Topic: LINGUISTICS

Date: 1700-1800
Language: Modern Latin
Origin: velaris, from velum 'back part of the top of the mouth', from Latin; VEIL1

velar

 adjective
     
ve‧lar technical
SL a velar consonant such as /k/ or /g/ is made by putting the back of your tongue close to the soft part at the top of your mouth
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