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| double-tongue |
in playing a wind instrument, the action of touching the tongue alternately to the teeth and hard palate, producing rapid articulation of notes. |
| labiovelar |
of a speech sound, produced with rounded lips and the back of the tongue near or touching the soft palate, as "w" in English. [1/2 definitions] |
| nasopharynx |
the upper part of the pharynx that is above the soft palate and continuous with the nasal passages. |
| palatal |
of or relating to the palate. [2/3 definitions] |
| snore |
to make loud, hoarse noises while sleeping, usu. caused by the vibration of the soft palate. [1/3 definitions] |
| uvula |
the small projection of soft flesh that hangs from the soft palate above the back of the tongue. |
| velar |
of or relating to a thin membrane, esp. the soft palate. [2/3 definitions] |
| velum |
a thin, veillike membrane or membranous covering or partition, esp. the soft palate. |
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