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faucal

adjective
fau·​cal | \ ˈfȯkəl\

Definition of faucal

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : faucial
2 : formed or occurring in or near the fauces : pharyngeal

faucal

noun
\ "\
plural -s

Definition of faucal (Entry 2 of 2)

: a faucal sound

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Adjective

Latin fauces + English -al

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