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fauces

[fɔːsiːz]

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noun

Garganta

The narrow passage from the mouth to the pharynx, situated between the soft palate and the base of the tongue.

Examples :

"The child's sore throat was so painful that even swallowing a small amount of water irritated their fauces. "

El dolor de garganta del niño era tan intenso que incluso tragar una pequeña cantidad de agua le irritaba la garganta.

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noun

Garganta

The throat of a calyx, corolla, etc.

Examples :

"The bee disappeared into the flower's fauces, searching for nectar deep within the blossom. "

La abeja desapareció en la garganta de la flor, buscando néctar en lo profundo de la flor.

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Fauces, abertura

That portion of the interior of a spiral shell which can be seen by looking into the aperture.

Examples :

"Looking into the opening of the conch shell, you could see the smooth, pearly white fauces. "

Al mirar dentro de la abertura de la concha, se podían ver las fauces lisas, de color blanco perlado.

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