First Known Use: 15th century
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1jowl
noun \ˈjau̇(-ə)l sometimes ˈjōl\
Definition of JOWL
: a cut of fish consisting of the head and usually adjacent parts
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Origin of JOWL
alteration of Middle English choll
2jowl
noun
Definition of JOWL
: usu. slack flesh (as a dewlap, wattle, or the pendulous part of a double chin) associated with the cheeks, lower jaw, or throat
Origin of JOWL
alteration of Middle English cholle, probably from Old English ceole throat — more at glutton
First Known Use: 1591
Other Anatomy Terms
3jowl
noun
Definition of JOWL
2
a : cheek 1 b : the cheek meat of a hog
Origin of JOWL
alteration of Middle English chavel, from Old English ceafl; akin to Middle High German kivel jaw, Avestan zafar- mouth
First Known Use: 1598
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JOWL[1] Defined for Kids
1jowl
noun \ˈjau̇l\
Definition of JOWL for Kids
: loose flesh hanging from the lower jaw, cheeks, and throat
2jowl
noun
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