Where does “faucial” come from?
faucial (English) comes from Latin fauces, from Latin faux — singular of faucēs; throat, gullet; the upper...
faucial (English): Pertaining to the fauces; pharyngeal
Definitions
- Pertaining to the fauces; pharyngeal
Ancestry of “faucial”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | fauces | throat, pharynx, gullet; a narrow entrance, entry... |
| 2 | Latin | faux | singular of faucēs; throat, gullet; the upper... |