Plural of mouth, referring to the openings in the faces of humans and animals used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Can also refer to openings of rivers, caves, or containers.
From Old English 'mūþ,' related to Germanic roots shared with Dutch 'mond' and German 'Mund.' The word has maintained its basic form and meaning across centuries, with metaphorical uses developing for any opening or entrance.
Your mouth contains more bacteria than there are people on Earth - around 700 species living in this warm, moist ecosystem! Despite this bacterial metropolis, the mouth heals faster than almost any other part of the body, which is why oral piercings and dental surgery recover so quickly.
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