palatal

 
Pronunciation: /ˈpalət(ə)l/

adjective

technical
  • relating to the palate: a palatal lesion
  • Phonetics (of a speech sound) made by placing the blade of the tongue against or near the hard palate (e.g. y in yes).

noun

Phonetics
  • a palatal sound.

Derivatives

palatally

adverb

Origin:

early 18th century: from French, from Latin palatum (see palate)