velu

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See also: vēlu, veḷu, and veļu

Asturian[edit]

Verb[edit]

velu

  1. Compound of a form of the verb ver, ver and the pronoun lu.

Esperanto[edit]

Verb[edit]

velu

  1. imperative of veli

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Late Latin villūtus, derived from Latin villus (tuft, hair).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /və.ly/
  • (file)

Adjective[edit]

velu (feminine velue, masculine plural velus, feminine plural velues)

  1. hairy
    Synonym: poilu
    Antonym: glabre
    Je veux caresser ses cuisses velues.
    I want to caress his hairy thighs.
  2. (botany) villous

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Maltese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Sicilian velu and/or Italian velo, from Latin velum.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

velu m (plural velijiet)

  1. veil
    Synonym: (less common) star
  2. (anatomy, botany) velum

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