úvula

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See also: uvula and Uvula

Catalan[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Learned borrowing from Late Latin ūvula, diminutive of Latin ūva (grape).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

úvula f (plural úvules)

  1. (anatomy) uvula
    Synonyms: campaneta, gargamelló, llengüeta, gallet, garganxó, neulella

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Galician[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Late Latin ūvula (small grape), diminutive of Latin ūva.

Noun[edit]

úvula f (plural úvulas)

  1. (anatomy) uvula
    Synonyms: campaíña, pingallón

Portuguese[edit]

Portuguese Wikipedia has an article on:
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Etymology[edit]

Learned borrowing from Late Latin ūvula (small grape), diminutive of ūva.

Pronunciation[edit]

 
 

  • Rhymes: -uvulɐ
  • Hyphenation: ú‧vu‧la

Noun[edit]

úvula f (plural úvulas)

  1. (anatomy) uvula (appendage that hangs from the palate)

Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Late Latin ūvula (small grape), diminutive of Latin ūva.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈubula/ [ˈu.β̞u.la]
  • Audio (Venezuela):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ubula
  • Syllabification: ú‧vu‧la

Noun[edit]

úvula f (plural úvulas)

  1. (anatomy) uvula

Further reading[edit]