Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In anatomy, the roof, vault, or canopy of the mouth—that is, the palate. See cut under
palate .
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- noun anatomy The
palate or roof of the mouth.
Etymologies
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Ancient Greek οὐρανίσκος (ouranískos, "ceiling").
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