FAUCES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the passage between the back of the mouth and the pharynx

Categories: Passage, Passageway

Synonyms

Fauces

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "fauces" was borrowed from Latin faucēs.

🧩 Fun Fact

Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.

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