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UVULAR

Dictionary entry overview: What does uvular mean?

• UVULAR (adjective)
The adjective UVULAR has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or associated with the uvula

Familiarity information: UVULAR used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• UVULAR (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Of or relating to or associated with the uvula

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

the uvular r

Pertainym:

uvula (a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate)

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