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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

fau•ces n., pl. -ces.

Anatomythe cavity at the back of the mouth, leading into the pharynx.
a vestibule of an ancient Roman house.

Latin
1375–1425; late Middle English

fau•cial adj.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

fauces / ˈfɔːsiːz/ ( -ces)

the area between the cavity of the mouth and the pharynx, including the surrounding tissues

Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin: throat

'fauces' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

angina - faucal - suffocate - thrush

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