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jowl n

Jowl means the lower part of a person's or animal's cheek or jaw, especially when fleshy or hanging. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of jowl

  • the lower part of a person's or animal's cheek or jaw, especially when fleshy or hanging

Usage examples of jowl

The old hound rested its heavy jowls on the porch step.

The portrait showed deep lines around the actor's jowls.

The chef braised pork jowl with beans and herbs.

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