Tonsil Definition & Meaning

tonsil
noun
  1. either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx

"Tonsil" in song lyrics

See how tonsil is used in real songs:

  • "My apostoles rip hostile from lips to tonsil"
    Linguistics — Multiple Choice
  • "Make the Titanic flip, from hip hop tonsil"
    U-God — Chessboxing '09
  • "Ya live but ghost bloody and hostile, crack the tonsil"
    Warcloud — Channel Warcloud

Usage tips for "tonsil"

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