Definition of Vela

Noun: Vela  vee-lu

  1. A constellation in the southern hemisphere between Carina and Pyxis
    "because of its configuration Vela is sometimes called 'the Sails'"
Noun: velum (vela)  vee-lum
  1. A membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms
    - veil
     
  2. A muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking
    - soft palate

See also:
veiny
velamen

Anagrams containing the word vela

veal avel lave elav