a. (Anat.) Pertaining to, or connected with, the epiglottis. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Anat.) Same as Epiglottic. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;; 'epi` upon + &unr_;, &unr_;, tongue. See Glottis. ] (Anat.) A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx. [ 1913 Webster ]