English Words Starting With V

• velocity modulation

  nounC2
  /vəˈlɒsəti ˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃən/The process of varying the speed or rate of motion of something in a controlled manner.
• velocity of circulation

  nounLow
  /vəˈlɒsəti əv ˌsɜːkjʊˈleɪʃən/The rate at which money changes hands or circulates within an economy over a specific period.
• velocity of money

  nounC1
  /vəˈlɒs.ə.ti əv ˈmʌn.i/The rate at which money changes hands in an economy over a specific period, representing the frequency of transactions.
• velodrome

  nounC2
  /ˈvɛlədrəʊm/A purpose-built arena or stadium for track cycling events.
• velour

  nounC1
  /vəˈlʊə/A fabric resembling velvet, but woven with a pile of shorter length.
• veloute

  nounC2
  /vəˌluːˈteɪ/A rich, creamy white sauce made from a roux and a light stock (chicken, veal, or fish).
• velsen

  nounNon-existent/Obscure
  This is a likely misspelling or misreading of 'vessel' or a non-standard/obscure form.
• veltheimia

  nounVery Rare
  /vɛlˈθaɪmiə/A genus of flowering bulbous plants in the family Asparagaceae, native to South Africa.
• velum

  nounC2
  /ˈviːləm/A thin, membranous covering or structure, especially the soft palate in anatomy.
• velure

  nounverb-transitiveVery Low (archaic/technical)
  /vɪˈljʊə/A fine velvet or a velvet-like fabric; also, a velvet pad used for smoothing a hat.
• velvet

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˈvelvɪt/A soft, thick fabric with a short, dense pile on one side, giving it a smooth, luxurious surface.
• velvet ant

  nounLow
  /ˌvɛlvɪt ˈænt/A common name for various species of wingless wasps, especially of the family Mutillidae, the females of which are flightless and covered in dense, brightly coloured (often red or black) hairs that resemble velvet.
• velvet bean

  nounLow
  /ˈvɛlvɪt biːn/A tropical leguminous vine, of the genus Mucuna, known for its velvety seed pods and seeds.
• velvet carpet

  nounC1
  /ˈvɛlvɪt ˈkɑːpɪt/A thick, soft carpet woven from velvet fabric, typically with a dense, plush pile.
• velvet glove

  nounC2
  /ˌvel.vɪt ˈɡlʌv/An outward appearance of gentleness, courtesy, or restraint used to conceal a firm, determined, or forceful approach.
• velvet plant

  nounC1 (Low-Frequency Domain-Specific)
  /ˈvɛlvɪt plɑːnt/A common name for various plants with soft, velvety-textured leaves, especially the ornamental houseplant Gynura aurantiaca.
• velvet revolution

  nounC1-C2 / Low-frequency, specialized
  /ˈvɛlvɪt ˌrɛvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/A sudden, fundamental political change that is achieved without widespread violence, typically involving mass peaceful protests leading to the resignation or overthrow of a government.
• velvet scoter

  nounC2
  /ˌvel.vɪt ˈskəʊ.tə/A large, mostly black sea duck with distinctive white wing patches, native to northern regions of Europe and Asia.
• velvet shank

  nounLow frequency, specialist term.
  /ˈvɛlvɪt ʃæŋk/A species of edible mushroom (Flammulina velutipes) with a velvety, dark brown stem, typically found growing on dead or dying wood in winter.
• velvet stout

  nounLow (Specialist)
  /ˈvɛlvɪt staʊt/A dark, strong beer with a smooth, silky, creamy texture, a type of stout ale.

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