maw

 
Pronunciation: /mɔː/

noun

  • the jaws or throat of a voracious animal: a gigantic wolfhound with a fearful, gaping maw
  • informal the mouth or gullet of a greedy person: I was cramming large pieces of toast and cheese down my maw

Origin:

Old English maga (in the sense 'stomach'), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch maag and German Magen 'stomach'