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GLOTTAL
glottal
(adjective) of or relating to or produced by the glottis; “glottal stops”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
glottal (not comparable)
Of or relating to the glottis.
(phonetics) Articulated with the glottis.
Synonyms
• glottic
• glottidean
Noun
glottal (plural glottals)
(linguistics) A sound made with the glottis
Source: Wiktionary
Glot"tal, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to, or produced by, the glottis; glottic. Glottal catch, an effect produced upon the breath or voice by a sudden opening or closing of the glotts. Sweet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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