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Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Adam's-apple
ad′amz-ap′pl, n. the angular projection of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx in front of the throat, so called from an idea that part of the forbidden fruit stuck in Adam's throat.—Adam's ale or wine, water.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Adam's-apple in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Adam's-apple in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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