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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
epiglottis .
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chained_bear commented on the word epiglot
Anglicized form of epiglottis. Derived from Old French, epiglote. Usage: 1594, T. B. tr. La Primaud. Fr. Acad. II. 107: "Another little instrument, called epiglot...like to a little tongue."
February 15, 2007
reesetee commented on the word epiglot
Yuk. Sounds as though something got stuck in the ol' esophagus.
February 16, 2007