Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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palate | Yes | No | No | No |
soft palate | Yes | No | No | No |
palate (noun) | soft palate (noun) |
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the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities | a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking |