vallecula
val·lec·u·la
noun \va-ˈle-kyə-lə, və-\ plural val·lec·u·lae\-kyə-ˌlē, -ˌlī\
Definition of VALLECULA
: an anatomical groove, channel, or depression; especially : one between the base of the tongue and the epiglottis
— val·lec·u·lar \-lər\ adjective
Origin of VALLECULA
New Latin, from Late Latin, little valley, diminutive of Latin valles valley — more at vale
First Known Use: 1859
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