Adam's apple
Noun

Adam's apple

  1. (anatomy) The lump in the throat, usually more noticeable in men than in women; the laryngeal prominence.
  2. Tabernaemontana divaricata, a fragrant houseplant native to southeast Asia.
  3. A species of banana, Musa × paradisiaca.
  4. The citron, Citrus limetta, now Citrus medica.
Synonyms
  • (anatomy) laryngeal prominence
  • (Tabernaemontana divaricata) crape jasmine, pinwheel flower, Nero's crown, butterfly gardenia, carnation of India, East Indian rosebay, Tabernaemontana coronaria, coffee rose, crepe gardenia
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