Definition of "gular" [gu•lar]

• Of, relating to, or located on the throat. (adjective)

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• "This is called gular fluttering and achieves the same result as panting."
• "On the bottom or plastron are six pairs of scutes from head to tail called the gular, humeral, pectoral, abdominal, femoral and anal."
• "By panting through slightly opened beaks, owls are able to cool themselves; this is called gular (having to do with the throat area) fluttering."