Epiglottis

/ˌɛpɪˈɡlɑtɪs/

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

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts10 letters

Definition of Epiglottis

noun

A cartilaginous organ in the throat of terrestrial vertebrates covering the glottis when swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea, and in Homo sapiens also a speech organ.

Anagrams of Epiglottis

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "epiglottis":

8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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