Glottis
//ˈɡlɒt.ɪs// noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The opening between the true vocal cords which is located in the larynx and affects voice modulation through expansion or contraction.
- 2 the vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generated wordnet
Example
More examples"The glottis is part of the larynx."
Etymology
Late 16th century borrowing from New Latin glōttis, from Ancient Greek γλωττῐ́ς (glōttĭ́s, “mouth of the windpipe”), from γλῶττᾰ (glôttă, “tongue”) + -ῐς (-ĭs, feminine noun suffix). Cognates include Latin gula.
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