Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the epiglottis, a flap-like structure at the entrance of the larynx

“The epiglottal reflex is an important mechanism for preventing food from entering the airway.”

2. noun

a sound made or perceived as being made by the epiglottis, especially a sound produced by the epiglottis during speech

“The linguist studied the epiglottal fricatives in various languages.”

3. adverb

in or towards the epiglottis, used to describe the direction or position of something in the throat

“She swallowed epiglottally, without making any noise.”