JOWL


Meaning of JOWL in English

1. n.1 the jaw or jawbone.

2 the cheek (cheek by jowl).

Derivatives:

-jowled adj. (in comb.).

Etymology: ME chavel jaw f. OE ceafl 2. n.1 the external loose skin on the throat or neck when prominent.

2 the dewlap of oxen, wattle of a bird, etc.

Derivatives:

jowly adj.

Etymology: ME cholle neck f. OE ceole

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.