English word glossopharyngeal comes from English pharyngeal, English glosso- (Gloss- + -o-.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| pharyngeal | English (eng) | (phonetics) Articulated with the pharynx, a term usually describing a consonant which is articulated by the rear area of the tongue being raised to below the region between the uvula and the pharyngeal wall. The term cannot apply to a plosive or stop consonant.. Of or pertaining to the pharynx. (phonetics) A sound that is articulated with the pharynx. |
| glosso- | English (eng) | Gloss- + -o-. |
| glossopharyngeal | English (eng) | Pertaining to both the tongue and the pharynx. Any of the glossopharyngeal nerves. |