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jowl¹ Definition

jowl (jo̵ul; occas. jōl)

noun

  1. a jawbone or jaw; esp., the lower jaw with the chin and cheeks
  2. the cheek
  3. 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)

jowl² Definition

jowl (jo̵ul; occas. jōl)

noun

  1. the fleshy hanging part under the lower jaw
    1. the dewlap of cattle
    2. the wattle of fowl
  2. 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

jowl² Related Forms
jowly adjective
jowl Synonyms

jowl

n.

mandible, dewlap, cheek; see jaw 1.

jowl Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • hang: The smug diplomats and editors and the clergy, with their hanging jowls and rotund bellies.

Noun used with modifier

  • owl: A good shot is nearly always a good man, and conversely the bad guys usually cannot shoot for sour owl jowls.

Adjective modifier

  • sour: A good shot is nearly always a good man, and conversely the bad guys usually cannot shoot for sour owl jowls.
  • heavy: Below, was the heavy jowl of the sensualist curving in a broad crease over his cravat.

Preposition: in

  • city: Frequently many cultures live cheek by jowl in the inner city, tho sometimes there is a single deprived cultural group.

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