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epiglottal

/ɛpɪˈɡlɒtəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does epiglottal mean?

adjective

Relating to the epiglottis, a flap-like structure at the entrance of the larynx that separates the trachea from the esophagus, or to a sound made by this structure.

Example

"The epiglottal fricative is a rare sound in many languages."

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