abajoue
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.