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Word: Fauces
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin, ‘throat’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfɔːsiːz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the arched opening at the back of the mouth leading to the pharynx.
Short Definition:arched opening at back of mouth leading to pharynx
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