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Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. 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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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Adam's-apple in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Adam's-apple in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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