Synonyms & related words for epiglottis

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of epiglottis. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to epiglottis

Explore words related to epiglottis — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include epiglottal, glottis, larynx, pharynx, arytenoid, weasand, trachea, windpipe. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does epiglottis come from?

The word epiglottis breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: epi-, from Greek epi (“upon”); and -glott, from Greek glotta (“tongue, language”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.