abajoue
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French[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Probably by reanalysis of la bajoue.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
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[edit]
- Not to be confused with bajoue, which is the name of the cheeks of some animals.
Further reading[edit]
- “abajoue”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.