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Jowl Definition & Meaning

jowl
noun
  1. the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
  2. a fullness and looseness of the flesh of the lower cheek and jaw (characteristic of aging)

"Jowl" in song lyrics

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  • "Got a permanent scowl from my decomposed jowl"
    Devo Spice — Brain Food
  • "smoked pork jowl"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does jowl mean?
the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth a fullness and looseness of the flesh of the lower cheek and jaw (characteristic of aging)
What part of speech is jowl?
Jowl is a noun.
How many definitions does jowl have?
Jowl has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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