jowls

Meanings

• noun

  Fleshy parts of the lower face and neck, particularly the area between the jawline and the chin.

  - "The jowls of the old man were sagging and heavy."
  - "She couldn't believe how much weight he had gained, with his jowls hanging over his belt."

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Rhymes

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owls , mows , bows

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Variants

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jowl , jowls

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Etymology

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Originally, the term referred to the jowls of an animal, particularly a pig or hog. It comes from the Old English word 'geowealas,' meaning 'jowls' or 'cheeks.'

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Trivia

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1. Jowls are not just a human concern; they are also a common issue for animals, particularly older dogs.

2. In some cultures, having jowls is considered a sign of wealth and prosperity.

3. Jowls have been used as a food source in various cultures, including ancient China and Egypt.

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Related Concepts

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1. facial fat: Jowls are a type of facial fat, specifically submental fat, which can accumulate as people age or gain weight.

2. facelift: A surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the lower face and neck by removing excess skin and fat, including jowls.

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Culture

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In literature and art, jowls have been depicted as a symbol of age and wisdom, as well as excess or gluttony. For example, Shakespeare's character King Lear laments his aging and the appearance of his jowls in Act 4, Scene 7.

How to Memorize "jowls"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person's lower face with heavy, sagging skin, particularly around the jawline and chin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jowls' with the idea of aging or excess weight.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Jolly Old Wisdomful Souls' to remember the definition of jowls.

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