What's the name of that little thing...

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By Wavy on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 - 04:16 pm:

    You know, that little fleshy dingleberry that hangs down in the back of your throat?



    Much thanks and stuff

By Spider on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 - 04:27 pm:

    Uvula.

    Main Entry: uvu·la
    Pronunciation: 'yü-vy&-l&
    Function: noun
    Inflected Form(s): plural -las or uvu·lae /-"lE, -"lI/
    Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin, diminutive of Latin uva cluster of grapes, uvula; probably akin to Greek oa service tree, Old English Iw yew -- more at YEW
    Date: 14th century
    : the pendent fleshy lobe in the middle of the posterior border of the soft palate

By Wavy on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 - 04:30 pm:

    You win the prize - Both for speed and accuracy.

    Unfortunately, I'm not sure what the prize is... Ya want some Orbit gum? The flavor lasts forever :)

By wisper on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 - 05:43 pm:

    ever seen pics pf someone with a pierced
    uvula?
    disturbing.

By Wavy on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 - 06:01 pm:

    I have a roommate that has a LOT of piercings, but he has yet to pierce that...

    Thank God.


    Ouch!