Wordle Answer for November 14, 2024
UVULA was the Wordle answer for November 14, 2024. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
UVULA
What uvula means
The small fleshy tissue that hangs down from the back of the roof of the mouth and helps control airflow during speech and swallowing.
Where the word comes from
From Latin *uvula*, a diminutive form of *uva* meaning "grape." The small, dangly tissue at the back of the throat reminded Roman anatomists of a tiny grape hanging from a vine, so they named it accordingly. The word entered English via Medieval Latin medical terminology.
Hints for November 14, 2024
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Synonyms of uvula
- bifid
- vesicae
- prostatic utricle
- utricle
- verumontanum
- urethral bulb
- vulval vestibule
- vestibule
Used in a sentence
The doctor examined my throat and asked me to say "ah" so she could see my _____ clearly.
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