tonsil
ton·sil
noun \ˈtän(t)-səl\Definition of TONSIL
1
: either of a pair of prominent masses of lymphoid tissue that lie one on each side of the throat between two folds of soft tissue that bound the fauces
2
: any of various masses of lymphoid tissue (as the adenoids) that are similar to tonsils
— ton·sil·lar \ˈtän(t)-s(ə-)lər\ adjective
See Origin of TONSIL
Latin tonsillae, plural, tonsils
First Known Use: 1601
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