Adam's apple

Meaning

1. The lump in the throat, usually more noticeable in men than in women; the laryngeal prominence.
2. Any of species Tabernaemontana divaricata of fragrant houseplants, native to southeast Asia.
3. Any of hybrid species Musa × paradisiaca, of cultivated bananas.
4. A citron (Citrus limetta, syn. of Citrus medica).

Translations

Adamsapfel

pomo d'Adamo

pomme d’Adam

pomme d'Adam

nuez

nuez de Adán

maçã-de-adão

pomo-de-adão

bocado de Adán

تفاحة آدم

adem elması

καρύδι

μήλο του Αδάμ

Etymology

Calque of Latin pomum Adami, which is found in the botanical sense from 1560 and the anatomical sense from 1600. According to the earliest sources, the anatomical usage derives from a common belief that Adam was punished by God for the fall of man by having a piece of the forbidden fruit lodged in his throat (see 1662 citation).