abajoue

French

Etymology

Probably by reanalysis of la bajoue.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a.ba.ʒu/

• Audio:

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Noun

abajoue f (plural abajoues)

1. (anatomy, zoology) a pouch in the cheek of some animals, usually used to carry food; a cheek pouch
2. (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 Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.