Definition of Palatal

Noun

  • a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word `yeast')

Adjective

  • produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin')
  • relating to or lying near the palate
    "palatal index"
    "the palatine tonsils"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Palatal

  • Scrabble® score of the palatal (9)
  • Word Chums® score of the palatal (12)
  • Words With Friends® score of the palatal (12)

Unscramble palatal

32 unscramble word found using the letters palatal.
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