Synonyms for vela

Noun

1. Vela, constellation

usage: a sails-shaped constellation in the southern hemisphere near Carina

Noun

1. Vela, constellation

usage: membrane of the young sporophore of various mushrooms extending from the margin of the cap to the stem and is ruptured by growth; represented in mature mushroom by an annulus around the stem and sometimes a cortina on the margin of the cap

2. partial veil, velum, plant part, plant structure

usage: membrane initially completely investing the young sporophore of various mushrooms that is ruptured by growth; represented in the mature mushroom by a volva around lower part of stem and scales on upper surface of the cap

3. universal veil, velum, plant part, plant structure

usage: a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking