jowl

Meanings

• noun

  The fleshy part of a pig's or other animal's cheek, especially when used as food.

  - "The pig's jowls were roasted to perfection."
  - "The farmer sold the jowls to the butcher."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jowl
bowl , dole , goal , mole

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Variants

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jowl , jowls , cheek by jowl

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Etymology

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Old English gēowle, from geowlan ‘to gnaw, chew’. The word is cognate with Dutch and German terms for the same body part.

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Trivia

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1. Jowls are a rich source of collagen and other nutrients.

2. In ancient Rome, jowls were considered a sign of wealth and power.

3. Some people believe that the texture of jowls resembles that of a human face, making them an interesting culinary experience.

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Related Concepts

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1. pork: Jowls are a common cut of pork used in various dishes and cuisines.

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Culture

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In some cultures, jowls are considered a delicacy and are prepared in various ways, such as roasting, braising, or smoking.

How to Memorize "jowl"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pig's face with large, hanging pieces of flesh on the sides – those are the jowls.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jowls' with 'pig cheeks' or 'roasted meat'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'jowls' are 'pig cheeks' that are 'roasted' or 'jolly'.

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