epiglottic,a.|ɛpɪˈglɒtɪk| [f. epiglottis + -ic.] Of or pertaining to the epiglottis. 1887Pall Mall G. 11 Nov. 7/1 Œdematous swelling of the arytæno-epiglottic folds.1888Sir M. Mackenzie Fredk. the Noble 23, I found the left ary[teno]-epiglottic fold..a good deal congested.