BOHK-ah, BOH-kah, or BOH-kah

Definitions

1. noun

the mouth, especially of an animal; a mouth or opening in a pipe, vessel, or other hollow object.

“The bocca of the pipe was clogged with debris.”

2. noun

a person’s mouth or face, especially as a means of expression or communication.

“She gave him a stern bocca, warning him to behave.”

3. noun

an opening or a hole in something, especially in a pipe or a vessel.

“The bocca of the pipe was leaking water.”

4. noun

a part of a musical instrument, such as a clarinet or a saxophone, that is used to produce sound.

“The bocca of the clarinet was dirty and needed to be cleaned.”