What does JOWLS mean?

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Noun

Definitions:
  1. The fleshy part of the lower cheek and jaw.
  2. The lower part of a persons or animals cheek, especially when it is fleshy or drooping.
Pronunciations:
  • US: /dʒaʊlz/
  • UK: /dʒaʊlz/
Origin and Usage:

The word "jowls" originated from Middle English, and it was first used in the 14th century. It is derived from the Old French word "joue," which means "cheek." The word is commonly used to refer to the fleshy part of the lower cheek and jaw of a person or animal.

Synonyms:
  • cheeks
  • jaws
  • chops
  • mandibles
  • gills
Related Words:
  • cheek
  • mouth
  • teeth
  • smile
  • grin
Example Sentences:
  1. He had a thick beard and jowls that quivered when he spoke.
  2. The bulldogs jowls drooped down on either side of its mouth.


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