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What are the words to describe mouth?

Here are some words to describe a mouth, categorized for different aspects:

General:

* Mouth: The most basic and neutral term.

* Oral cavity: A more scientific term.

* Maw: A large or gaping mouth, often used in a figurative sense.

* Gills: (for fish)

* Beak: (for birds)

* Snout: (for animals with long noses)

* Jaws: The bones that form the mouth.

* Lips: The soft, fleshy parts that surround the mouth.

* Teeth: The hard structures used for chewing.

* Tongue: The muscular organ in the mouth used for taste, speech, and swallowing.

Appearance:

* Smiling: Expressing happiness or amusement.

* Pouting: Expressing sadness, displeasure, or sulkiness.

* Grim: Stern, serious, and unsmiling.

* Gaping: Wide open, often in surprise or shock.

* Pursed: Tightly closed, often in disapproval or thoughtfulness.

* Full: Plump and well-defined.

* Thin: Narrow and less defined.

* Dry: Lacking moisture, often due to dehydration.

* Chapped: Cracked and sore.

* Fleshy: Full and soft.

Action:

* Speaking: Using the mouth to produce sounds.

* Eating: Taking in food.

* Kissing: Pressing the lips together with another person.

* Yelling: Speaking loudly and forcefully.

* Whispering: Speaking softly and quietly.

* Chewing: Crushing food with teeth.

* Swallowing: Moving food from the mouth to the stomach.

* Breathing: Taking in air through the mouth.

Metaphorical:

* Mouthpiece: A person or organization that speaks for another.

* Word of mouth: Information spread by people talking to each other.

* Open your mouth: To speak freely or express an opinion.

* Shut your mouth: To be quiet or stop talking.

* Feed your mouth: To satisfy one's basic needs.

* Mouthwatering: Appealing to the sense of taste.

This is just a starting point. There are many other words you could use to describe a mouth, depending on the specific context.

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