Hyoid

/ˈhaɪɔɪd/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Hyoid

noun

  1. The hyoid bone.

    "1973: the vulture, relinquishing its title, surely in natural justice gave me a right to this femur, this curiously distorted hyoid? — Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise"

adjective

  1. Shaped like a U, or like the letter upsilon; specifically, designating a bone or group of bones supporting the tongue.

    "1969: The hyoid bone in her throat flutters as if discharging some subvocal rosary. — JG Ballard, The Atrocity Exhibition"

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