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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 stone corbels, pierced with holes to hold the enormous awning or velarium used in wet weather or extreme heat, remain intact.
He raised his eyes then to the opening of the amphitheatre, over which night had begun to extend its velarium dotted with stars.
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.
Incorporated in Texas under the name of TRICO USA Inc, they chose the brand name Velarium to represent the finest shade solutions on the market.
This velarium was an awning that was stretched above the heads of the spectators to protect them from the sun.

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