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What is a velarium?

What is a velarium? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (zoology) The marginal membrane of certain medusae belonging to the Discophora.
  2. (historical) An awning that stretched over the seating area of the Colosseum in Ancient Rome.
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The velarium, or awning, is advertised in all the inscriptions yet found which give notice of public games.
Upon the wall of the people's gallery is still seen the ring that held the pole of the velarium.
Appearing under a blue sky, are the poles fixed alongside the upper cornice, to allow the velarium to be drawn.
The censers were ignited again, and the velarium was removed, for the sun had sunk now considerably.
The velarium, spread over the cypress avenue, was drawn back, and torches were brought.
A velarium was made and put up, and they proceeded to get rid of their President.

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