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epiglottis

13 points English 10 letters Not in frequency data Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Word forms

plural epiglottises

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Crossword clues

“A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx.” web-def
“a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing” wn-def

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