la
feminine
/ˈboka/
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Translation
mouth
Word origin
From Latin bucca ('cheek, mouth'). The same word gives English 'buccal' and lies behind 'debouch'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- bucca
- English cognates
- buccal, debouch
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralbocas
Examples
.
Do not talk with your mouth full.
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My mouth hurt a lot after the doctor.
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She was left open-mouthed in surprise.
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The river reaches the sea through a very large mouth.
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I opened my mouth to speak, but I stayed quiet.
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