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plural epiglottises or epiglottides
(anatomy) A cartilaginous organ in the throat of terrestrial vertebrates covering the glottis when swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea, and in Homo sapiens also a speech organ. quotations examples
My epiglottis is full of bees!
2004, Top Gear, season 5, episode 9, Jeremy Clarkson (actor)