fauces

noun

fau·​ces ˈfȯ-ˌsēz 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: the narrow passage from the mouth to the pharynx between the soft palate and the base of the tongue

faucial

ˈfȯ-shəl 

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin, plural, throat, fauces

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

fauces

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

fau·​ces ˈfȯ-ˌsēz 

: the narrow passage from the mouth to the pharynx situated between the soft palate and the base of the tongue

called also isthmus of the fauces

faucial

ˈfȯ-shəl 

adjective