Meaning of the word "hard palate" in English

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hard palate

US /ˌhɑːrd ˈpælət/
UK /ˌhɑːrd ˈpælət/
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Noun

1.

the bony front part of the roof of the mouth

Example:
The tongue presses against the hard palate to produce certain sounds.
The dentist examined the patient's hard palate for any abnormalities.
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