fauces

[ faw-seez ]
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noun,plural fau·ces.
  1. Anatomy. the cavity at the back of the mouth, leading into the pharynx.

  2. a vestibule of an ancient Roman house.

Origin of fauces

1
1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin

Other words from fauces

  • fau·cial [faw-shuhl], /ˈfɔ ʃəl/, adjective

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fauces

/ (ˈfɔːsiːz) /


nounplural -ces
  1. anatomy the area between the cavity of the mouth and the pharynx, including the surrounding tissues

Origin of fauces

1
C16: from Latin: throat

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