gula

noun

gu·​la

ˈg(y)ülə

plural gulae

ˈg(y)üˌlē,

ˈgüˌlī

or gulas

1

a

: the upper front of the neck next to the chin : the upper throat

b

: a plate in many insects including most beetles that forms the central part of the lower surface of the head and supports the submentum

2

a

: a molding or group of moldings having a large hollow

b

: ogee

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, throat, gullet

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