jowl

noun (1)

\ ˈjau̇(-ə)l, sometimes ˈjōl

Definition of jowl

(Entry 1 of 3)

: usually slack flesh (such as a dewlap, wattle, or the pendulous part of a double chin) associated with the cheeks, lower jaw, or throat

jowl

noun (2)

Definition of jowl (Entry 2 of 3)

1a : cheek sense 1

b : the cheek meat of a hog

2a : jaw especially : mandible

b : one of the lateral halves of the mandible

jowl

noun (3)

Definition of jowl (Entry 3 of 3)

: a cut of fish consisting of the head and usually adjacent parts

Noun (1)

alteration of Middle English cholle, probably from Old English ceole throat — more at glutton

Noun (2)

alteration of Middle English chavel, from Old English ceafl; akin to Middle High German kivel jaw, Avestan zafar- mouth

Noun (3)

alteration of Middle English choll

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jowl

noun

\ ˈjau̇l

(Entry 1 of 2)

: loose flesh hanging from the lower jaw, cheeks, and throat

jowl

noun

Kids Definition of jowl (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : an animal's jaw and especially the lower jaw

2 : cheek sense 1

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