jowl
1 of 3noun (1)
ˈjau̇(-ə)l 
sometimes
ˈjōl : 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
2 of 3noun (2)
1
a
: cheek sense 1
b
: the cheek meat of a hog
2
a
: jaw
especially : mandible
b
: one of the lateral halves of the mandible
jowl
3 of 3noun (3)
: a cut of fish consisting of the head and usually adjacent parts
Word History
Etymology
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
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1591, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1598, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
Noun (3)
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing jowl
Kids Definition
jowl 1 of 2
noun
ˈjau̇l
: loose flesh hanging from the lower jaw, cheeks, and throat
jowl
2 of 2noun
1
: an animal's jaw and especially the lower jaw
2
: cheek sense 1
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