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Adam's Apple

The lump in the front of the neck is referred to as the Adam's
Apple. This is a very old notion that comes from a story that Adam
ate the apple in the Garden of Eden and a piece of it was caught in
his throat and formed the lump.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings:

BELIEF -- Body part Senses
BELIEF -- Body part Senses
BELIEF -- Explanation of a name
BELIEF -- Explanation of a name
SPEECH -- Folk etymology

Date learned: 02-02-1992

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