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fauces

[fɔːsiːz]

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noun

Зев

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. "

Больное горло ребенка было настолько болезненным, что даже глотание небольшого количества воды раздражало его зев.

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Illustration fauces - Image 1

noun

Зев, глотка

The throat of a calyx, corolla, etc.

Examples :

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

Пчела исчезла в зеве цветка, ища нектар глубоко внутри цветка.

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Illustration fauces - Image 1

noun

Зев, глотка

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. "

Заглянув в отверстие раковины, можно было увидеть гладкий, жемчужно-белый зев.

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