Uvula
/ˈjuːv.jʊ.lə/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:12 pts5 letters
Definition of Uvula
noun
- The fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.
- The slight elevation in the mucous membrane immediately behind the internal urethral orifice of the urinary bladder, caused by the middle lobe of the prostate.
- An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clapper.
Anagrams of Uvula
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
u1
v4
u1
l1
a1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Uvula
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Uvula"
Uvula is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Uvula" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "uvula" is a low-scoring word.