Adam's apple
Meaning
- the lump on the forepart of the throat which is especially visible in men
Origin
The Adam's apple is the thyroid cartilage which
appears as a lump in the throat. It is said to be there as a reminder that, in
the biblical story of the Garden of Eden, Adam ate the forbidden apple, a piece
of which became lodged in his throat.
Example Sentence
Having the noose adjusted and secured by tightening above his Adam's apple. DAILY TELEGRAPH, 1865.
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