The term "Adam's apple" is called so because of a combination of biblical, cultural, and linguistic influences. The most widely known explanation comes from the biblical story of Adam and Eve, where Adam ate a forbidden fruit (commonly misrepresented as an apple) that got stuck in his throat, creating a visible lump that became known as the Adam's apple. However, this story is a myth without scientific evidence. Linguistically, the term "Adam's apple" is a calque from the Latin phrase "pomum Adami," which originally referred to a pomegranate. It is also suggested that the Latin term was a mistranslation of the Hebrew phrase meaning "male bump," linking the term with the swelling in the throat seen more prominently in men, especially after puberty. Anatomically, the Adam's apple is the protrusion formed by the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx, more visible in men due to hormonal changes during puberty. The biblical explanation remains popular culturally, but the true origin lies partly in translation and anatomical characteristics.