jowls

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Synonyms

lower jaw, mandible, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla, lower jawbone, jawbone, jowl

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