velum (Q614)
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retractable, coloured tent roof to protect the audience from the sun
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | velum | retractable, coloured tent roof to protect the audience from the sun |
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used in colloseum (English)
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was significant equipment for
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velum (English)
Latin pl. vela sail covering. A fabric covering or awning used to shade the audience in the Roman theatre. Also referred to as velarium."" (English)
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