nucha

[ noo-kuh, nyoo- ]

noun,plural nu·chae [noo-kee, nyoo-]. /ˈnu ki, ˈnyu-/.

Origin of nucha

1
1350–1400; <Medieval Latin: nape of neck <Arabic nukhāʿ spinal marrow

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nucha

/ (ˈnjuːkə) /


nounplural -chae (-kiː)
  1. zoology anatomy the back or nape of the neck

Origin of nucha

1
C14: from Medieval Latin, from Arabic nukhā` spinal marrow

Derived forms of nucha

  • nuchal, adjective

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