palatal

/pəˈleɪtl̩/ · noun

Meaning

A palatal consonant.
Pertaining to the palate.
Of an upper tooth, on the side facing the palate.
Articulated at the hard palate.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

palatalized(English)soft(English)palatine(English)palatodental(English)palatopharyngeal(English)palatonasal(English)glossopalatal(English)nasopalatine(English)approximant(English)choana(English)affricate(English)velar(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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