noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The nasopharynx. rare
2. 2
   A structure that overlaps the mouth in certain insects, such as beetles and moths.

Synonyms

All synonyms

nasopharynxnasopharynx

Etymology

From epi- + pharynx.

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