Also means
press release
Usage Note
Velina has two distinct meanings in Italian. In media, it is a showgirl or scantily-clad dancer on Italian TV variety shows — a culturally specific term. In journalism, una velina is an unofficial press release or leaked communiqué sent to newsrooms. Context always disambiguates. The plural is veline. Neither use is derogatory per se, though the TV sense is sometimes critiqued.
Examples
"Le veline ballano durante lo show."
Natural Translation
The showgirls dance during the show.
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