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Cheek Pouch

Definition:

A cheek pouch refers to a specialized cavity found in the cheeks of certain animals that allows them to temporarily store and carry food or other items.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Biological Sense:

• The hamster uses its cheek pouches to transport food back to its nest.
• The pouches in a chipmunk's cheeks can expand to hold a large amount of food.

Noun - Anthropological Sense:

• Some indigenous tribes store their belongings in cheek pouches made from animal skins.
• In ancient civilizations, cheek pouches were used as decorative elements during ceremonies.

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