fauces

Noun

Meaning

The narrow passage from the mouth to the pharynx, situated between the soft palate and the base of the tongue; -- called also the isthmus of the fauces. On either side of the passage two membranous folds, called the pillars of the fauces, inclose the tonsils.

The throat of a calyx, corolla, etc.

That portion of the interior of a spiral shell which can be seen by looking into the aperture.

of Faux

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

gorge maw oesophagus gullet mouth passage neck crop throttle larynx thorax pharynx esophagus faux craw
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Hypernyms

passage passageway

Close letter words and terms

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