Kehlkopf

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Kehle (throat) +‎ Kopf (head)

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkeːlkɔpf/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Kehlkopf m (strong, genitive Kehlkopfes or Kehlkopfs, plural Kehlköpfe)

  1. (anatomy) larynx
    Synonym: (medicine, not generally understood) Larynx
  2. (informal, totum pro parte) Adam's apple
    Synonym: Adamsapfel

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