jowl

nounjaw

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noun jaw

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cheek

noun. side of human face

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choppers
gill
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cheeks

noun. side of human face

chop
choppers
gill
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Word Origin & History

"jaw," 1570s, alteration of Middle English chawl (late 14c.), chavel (early 14c.), from Old English ceafl, from Proto-Germanic *kefalaz (cf. Middle High German kiver, German kiefer, Old Norse kjoptr "jaw," Danish kæft, Flemish kavel, Dutch kevel "gum"), from PIE *gep(h)- "jaw, mouth" (cf. Old Irish gop, Irish gob "beak, mouth"). The change from ch- to j- has not been explained.

Example Sentences for jowl

Then their noses touched, and he felt the warm little tongue of the puppy on his jowl.

And Czerny could live here, cheek by jowl with these fearsome mysteries!

Moisture gathered on his jet-black nose; he licked his jowl.

Gulwing and Hartridge were over there on the sofa, cheek by jowl, and all was going well.

If there is an element of annoyance mingled with the surprise, An Jowl!

It was intolerable to ride thus cheek by jowl with a goblin.

Their wives and families are with them, living cheek by jowl.

Guardians of the body cheek by jowl with guardians of the soul.

The jowl and salad should always be served with fresh poached eggs.

Separate the jowl from the head; take care of the brains to add to the stew.

jowl

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cheek

cheeks

jaw

jaws

wail

wailed

jowl

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cheeks

jaw

jaws

wail

wailed

Synonyms for jowl

cheek