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velation

noun
ve·​la·​tion | \və̇ˈlāshən\
plural -s

Definition of velation 

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

2 : the formation of a velum

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History and Etymology for velation

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

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