jowl
1[joul, johl]
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noun
a jaw, especially the lower jaw.
the cheek.
Origin of jowl
1before 1000; Middle English chawl, chavell, Old English ceafl jaw; cognate with Dutch kevel, German Kiefer, Old Norse kjaptr
jowl
2[joul, johl]
noun
Also jole.
Origin of jowl
21275–1325; Middle English cholle, Old English ceole throat; cognate with German Kehle throat
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He nodded, and this time his jowls bobbled instead of wobbled.
A Spaceship Named McGuireGordon Randall Garrett
The wub waited good-naturedly, licking the water from its jowls.
Beyond Lies the WubPhilip Kindred Dick
The cat was heavier now and licking his jowls with contentment.
Plowing On SundaySterling North
Jowls and beans were cheap; he could afford to be liberal with that meal.
The BondboyGeorge W. (George Washington) Ogden
When at length she gave it up, his jowls were only a few shades lighter.
Joan ThursdayLouis Joseph Vance
jowl
1noun
Word Origin for jowl
Old English ceafl jaw; related to Middle High German kivel, Old Norse kjaptr
jowl
2noun
Word Origin for jowl
Old English ceole throat; compare Old High German kela
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