Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index H hyoid: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: hy•oid Pronunciation: (hī'oid), [key] — Anat., Zool. Anat.,Zool. —adj. noting or pertaining to a-shaped bone at the root of the tongue in humans, or a corresponding bone or collection of bones in animals. —n. the hyoid bone. &hasp;See &hasp;diag. &hasp;under &hasp; Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: hyoid (Thesaurus) hymnology hyolithid TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: apotheosis Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language