- 1. n. A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx. Source: opted
- 2. n. a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing Source: wordnet
- 3. A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx. Source: webster
- 4. A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottiswhile food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing throughthe pharynx. Source: adambom
- 5. n:100 n. a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing Source: ecdict
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