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1. a projection of the thyroid cartilage at the front of the neck that is more prominent in men than in women.2. See crape jasmine.[1745-55]
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Adam's apple — ► NOUN ▪ a projection at the front of the neck formed by the thyroid cartilage of the larynx. ORIGIN so named from the notion that a piece of the forbidden fruit became lodged in Adam s throat … English terms dictionary
Adam's apple — [ US ˈ.. ˌ..] n the lump at the front of your neck that moves when you talk or swallow … Dictionary of contemporary English
Adam's apple — noun count the lump at the front of a man s throat that sticks out slightly and moves when he swallows … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Adam's apple — n. the projection formed in the front of the throat by the thyroid cartilage: seen chiefly in men … English World dictionary
Adam's apple — A familiar anatomic feature in the front of the neck that is due to the forward protrusion of the thyroid cartilage, the largest and most prominent cartilage of the larynx. The thyroid cartilage tends to enlarge at adolescence, particularly in… … Medical dictionary
