What is another word for partial veil?
Pronunciation: [pˈɑːʃə͡l vˈe͡ɪl] (IPA) 
The partial veil is a structure of a mushroom or toadstool that covers the developing gills or pores beneath the cap. There are several synonyms for the partial veil, including the veil, the cortina, and the velum. The term veil is also used broadly to describe any membrane or layer that covers a structure, such as the veil of a bride or the covering of a face. The term cortina is less common and typically refers specifically to a web-like structure that covers the gills of certain mushroom species. The velum is a Latin term that can refer to a number of different membranes or veils, such as the velum interpositum, a membrane in the brain, or the velum palatinum, a soft tissue in the mouth.
