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uvular

adjective uvu·lar \ ˈyü-vyə-lər \

Definition of uvular

1 : of or relating to the uvula
  • uvular glands
2 : produced with the aid of the uvula
  • a uvular sound

First Known Use of uvular

1843

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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