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jowl

 

[ dส’aสŠl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

A jowl refers to the loose flesh that hangs down from the jaw, especially in older animals or humans. In humans, it often signifies the area around the lower jaw and the cheek, where excess skin or fat may accumulate.

Synonyms

cheek, jaw, muzzle

Examples of usage

  • The dog's jowls flapped in the wind as it ran.
  • He had prominent jowls that gave him a distinguished look.
  • The veterinarian examined the jowl of the aging dog.
  • Her jowls seemed more pronounced after weight loss.
Context #2 | Noun

culinary

In culinary terms, particularly in relation to meat, jowl can refer to cuts of meat from the lower jaw or cheeks of an animal, often used for flavoring or in traditional dishes.

Synonyms

cheek meat, jowls

Examples of usage

  • The recipe called for smoked pork jowl for added flavor.
  • He prepared a delicious stew using beef jowl.
  • Jowl bacon is a delicacy in some regions.
  • The chef recommended duck jowl for a rich taste.

Translations

Translations of the word "jowl" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bochecha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Backe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pipi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะพะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ policzek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท joue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mejilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yana

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yana

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mejilla

Etymology

The word 'jowl' originates from Middle English 'jaule', which meant 'cheek' or 'jaw', derived from the Old French 'jaule', related to the word 'jowl' which referred to the lower jaw and cheeks. Its roots trace back further to the Vulgar Latin 'galea', meaning 'helmet', which reflects the shape that the jawline resembles. Over time, the term has evolved and is now commonly associated with both anatomical and culinary contexts. In modern usage, 'jowl' often evokes imagery of animals with droopy cheeks, such as dogs or pigs, and is also used to describe aging appearances in humans due to sagging skin.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,737 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.