Palatal and Palatine

Palatal

Palatal adjective - Relating to or lying near the palate.
Usage example: palatal index
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Synonyms for Palatal

Palatine is a synonym for palatal. In some cases you can use "Palatine" instead the word "Palatal" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: palate, palatine, palatalized, palatalization

Palatine

Palatine adjective - Relating to or lying near the palate.
Usage example: the palatine tonsils
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Synonyms for Palatine

Palatal is a synonym for palatine. You can use "Palatal" instead the word "Palatine" as an adjective or a noun. popular alternative

Nearby Words: palate, palatal
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