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hyoid

adjective noun

Of or relating to the hyoid bone

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
H
Ends with
D
Contains
YO
Scrabble score
12

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Pronunciation

ˈhaɪ.ɔɪd

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the hyoid bone

noun

  1. A U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles

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