faucal

1 of 2

adjective

fau·​cal

ˈfȯkəl

1

: faucial

2

: formed or occurring in or near the fauces : pharyngeal

faucal

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a faucal sound

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin fauces + English -al

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