ve·lar·i·um (v -lâr  -m)n. pl. ve·lar·i·a (- -) A large awning, especially one suspended over a Roman theater or amphitheater. [Latin v l rium, from vlum, sail, sheet, curtain.] |
velarium [vɪˈlɛərɪəm]
n pl -laria [-ˈlɛərɪə]
(Historical Terms) an awning used to protect the audience in ancient Roman theatres and amphitheatres
[from Latin, from vēlāre to cover]
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