jowl
1a jaw, especially the lower jaw.
the cheek.
Origin of jowl
1Other words from jowl
- jowled, adjective
Other definitions for jowl (2 of 2)
a fold of flesh hanging from the jaw, as of a very fat person.
the meat of the cheek of a hog.
the dewlap of cattle.
the wattle of fowls.
Origin of jowl
2- Also jole [johl] /dʒoʊl/
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How to use jowl in a sentence
"Herr Von Barwig," announced Joles, in his most formal and freezing manner.
The Music Master | Charles Klein"I am not at all sure that Miss Stanton is in," said Mr. Joles, and he stood there as if in doubt as to how to proceed.
The Music Master | Charles KleinHerr Von Barwig was standing in the reception-room, hat in hand, when Joles entered.
The Music Master | Charles Klein"Ask him up at once, please," said Miss Stanton, in such a decided tone that Joles hastened to obey her orders.
The Music Master | Charles KleinWhen I walk up the steps of this house and ring the bell, I stand there impatiently till your Mr. Joles opens up for me heaven.
The Music Master | Charles Klein
British Dictionary definitions for jowl (1 of 2)
/ (dʒaʊl) /
the jaw, esp the lower one
(often plural) a cheek, esp a prominent one
cheek by jowl See cheek (def. 7)
Origin of jowl
1Derived forms of jowl
- jowled, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for jowl (2 of 2)
/ (dʒaʊl) /
fatty flesh hanging from the lower jaw
a similar fleshy part in animals, such as the wattle of a fowl or the dewlap of a bull
Origin of jowl
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with jowl
see cheek by jowl.
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