uvula

uvu·la

noun \ˈyü-vyə-lə\

plural uvu·las \-ləz\ or uvu·lae \-ˌlē\

Definition of UVULA

1

: the pendent fleshy lobe in the middle of the posterior border of the soft palate

2

: a lobe of the inferior vermis of the cerebellum located in front of the pyramid

—uvu·lar \-lər\ adjective