glottis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generated

Etymology

Late 16th century borrowing from New Latin glōttis, from Ancient Greek γλωττῐ́ς (glōttĭ́s, “mouth of the windpipe”), from γλῶττᾰ (glôttă, “tongue”) + -ῐς (-ĭs, feminine noun suffix). Cognates include Latin gula.

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