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jowl
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jowl 1 (joul)
n.
1. The jaw, especially the lower jaw.
2. The cheek.
jowl 2 (joul)
n.
The flesh under the lower jaw, especially when plump or flaccid.
jowl
external throat or upper neck, especially if fat or loose skin is present. Anterior to the dewlap.
jowl abscess
see cervical abscess of pigs.


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