epiglottis
(ep-i-glot-tis)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
Example Sentence
Breathing opens the epiglottis.
Synonyms
windpipe flap; flap that covers the windpipe; glottis covering
Antonyms
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