Adams apple

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Ad′am's ap`ple

a projection of the thyroid cartilage at the front of the neck.

[1745–55]

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THE Adams Apple Team speaking competition has been held annually for the past 28 years between what were then four clubs in the area, Shepshed, Ashby de la Zouch, Loughborough Ladies and Loughborough Men's speakers clubs.