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WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun epiglottis has 1 sense
- epiglottis(n = noun.body) - a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing; has parts: gustatory organ, taste bud, tastebud
is a kind of cartilaginous structure
is a part of trachea, windpipe
CIDE DICTIONARY
epiglottis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ; 'epi` upon + , , tongue. See Glottis.].
A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
epiglottis, n. Anat. a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the windpipe.
Derivative
epiglottal adj. epiglottic adj.
Etymology
Gk epiglottis (as EPI-, glotta tongue)
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