[maʊθ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the opening and cavity in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and vocal sounds are emitted
(e.g: Ben stood transfixed with disbelief, his mouth open)

- an opening or entrance to a hollow, concave, or enclosed structure
(e.g: the mouth of a cave)


Phrases:
- a mouth to feed
- be all mouth
- give mouth
- keep one's mouth shut
- open one's mouth
- watch one's mouth

Origin:
Old English mūth, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch mond and German Mund, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin mentum ‘chin’

[maʊð], (Verb)

Definitions:
- move the lips as if saying (something)
(e.g: she mouthed a silent farewell)

- take in or touch with the mouth
(e.g: puppies may mouth each other's collars during play)


Phrases:
- a mouth to feed
- be all mouth
- give mouth
- keep one's mouth shut
- open one's mouth
- watch one's mouth

Origin:
Old English mūth, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch mond and German Mund, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin mentum ‘chin’