I. ˈvēlə(r) adjective
Etymology: New Latin velaris, from velum + -aris -ar
1. : of, forming, or relating to a velum ; especially : of or relating to the soft palate
2. : formed with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate
the velar k of ˈkül cool
the velar g of ˈgüs goose
the velar ḵ of German ˈbüḵ Buch
II. noun
( -s )
: a velar sound