VELLICATIVE
Vel"li*ca*tive, a.
Defn: Having the power of vellicating, plucking, or twitching; causing vellication.
VELLON
Vel*lon", n. Etym: [Sp.]
Defn: A word occurring in the phrase real vellon. See the Note under
Its Real.
VELLUM Vel"lum, n. Etym: [OE. velim, F. vélin, fr. L. vitulinus of a calf, fr. vitulus a calf. See Veal.]
Defn: A fine kind of parchment, usually made from calfskin, and rendered clear and white, — used as for writing upon, and for binding books. Vellum cloth, a fine kind of cotton fabric, made very transparent, and used as a tracing cloth.
VELLUMY
Vel"lum*y, a.
Defn: Resembling vellum.
VELOCIMETER
Vel`o*cim"e*ter, n. Etym: [L. velox, -ocis, rapid + -meter.]
Defn: An apparatus for measuring speed, as of machinery or vessels, but especially of projectiles.