velation
noun
ve·la·tion
\və̇ˈlāshən\
Definition of velation
-s
1 : the act or process of veiling or the state of being veiled
2 : the formation of a velum
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Origin and Etymology of velation
Latin velation-, velatio action of veiling, from velatus (past participle of velare to veil) + -ion-, -io -ion
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