Meaning of the word "roof of the mouth" in English

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roof of the mouth

US /ruːf əv ðə maʊθ/
UK /ruːf əv ðə maʊθ/
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Noun

1.

the upper part of the inside of the mouth, consisting of the hard palate and the soft palate

Example:
The dentist examined the patient's roof of the mouth for any abnormalities.
She burned the roof of her mouth on the hot pizza.
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