Bible Dictionaries
Epiglottis

Webster's Dictionary

(n.) A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Epiglottis'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​e/epiglottis.html. 1828.