abajoue

French

Etymology

Probably by reanalysis of la bajoue.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /a.ba.ʒu/
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Noun

abajoue f (plural abajoues)

(anatomy, zoology) A pouch in the cheek of some animals, usually used to carry food; a cheek pouch.
(slang) A flabby face or cheek.

Usage notes

Not to be confused with bajoue, which is the name of the cheeks of some animals.

Further reading

“abajoue” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

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