UVULAR

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does uvular mean? 

• UVULAR (adjective)
  The adjective UVULAR has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or associated with the uvula

  Familiarity information: UVULAR used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• UVULAR (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or associated with the uvula

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

the uvular r

Pertainym:

uvula (a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate)

Derivation:

uvula (a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate)