jowl | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) the lower jawbone in vertebrates; it is hinged to open the mouth | |
Synonyms: | lower_jaw submaxilla mandibula jawbone lower_jawbone mandibular_bone mandible | |
Related terms: | os jaw articulator lantern_jaw jaw symphysion condylar_process pogonion coronoid_process_of_the_mandible mandibular_notch gonion gnathion | |
2. | [ noun ] a fullness and looseness of the flesh of the lower cheek and jaw (characteristic of aging) | |
Related terms: | feature face | |
Similar spelling: |
jowly Joly joel Joyal joule jolly Jolie Jolley Joelle Joella |