Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > N Cite Synonyms of ninth cranial nerve Find synonyms for: Noun1. glossopharyngeal nerve, nervus glossopharyngeus, ninth cranial nerve, cranial nerveusage: sensory nerve to the pharynx and back of the tongue; motor fibers innervate muscles that elevate the pharynx and larynx; includes parasympathetic fibers to the otic ganglionWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. January 2021 Current Events: US News The Holocaust (1933–1945) Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Noble Titles and Ranks in a Monarchy The 5 Best Air Purifiers of 2020 Inaugural Trivia Related Content Daily Word Quiz: obviate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language