uvula
What is another word for uvula? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The small, fleshy piece of tissue that hangs down at the back of the soft palate in the mouth.
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How to use uvula
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
swollen uvula
It is a standard anatomical term, also used in everyday speech.
Etymology
Uvula was borrowed from Late Latin ūvula, a diminutive of ūva, which meant grape.
Full origin of uvula →Frequently asked questions
What is the uvula?
It is the small piece of soft tissue that hangs down at the back of the mouth. It helps seal off the nose when you swallow.
What is the plural of uvula?
The plural is uvulae or uvulas.
Where does the word uvula come from?
It comes from Late Latin ūvula, a diminutive of the word for grape.
