What is the meaning of palatal?

noun

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

adjective

  • Relating to or lying near the palate.
    • usage: "palatal index"; "the palatine tonsils"
  • 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'. ).
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