jowl
jowl (jo̵ul; occas. jōl)
noun
- a jawbone or jaw; esp., the lower jaw with the chin and cheeks
- the cheek
- the meat of a hog's cheek
Etymology: ME chavel < OE ceafl, jaw, cheek, akin to ON kjoptr, MHG kivel < IE base *ĝebh-, jaw, mouth > OIr gop, mouth, Czech ẑábra, gills (of fish)
jowl (jo̵ul; occas. jōl)
noun
- the fleshy hanging part under the lower jaw
- the dewlap of cattle
- the wattle of fowl
- the head and adjacent parts of a fish
Etymology: ME cholle < OE ceole, throat, akin to Ger kehle < IE base *gel-, to swallow > OIr gaile, stomach
Related Forms:
- jowly jowl′y adjective
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