hnakki

Icelandic

/ˈn̥ahcɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • nape of the neck
  • shoulder meat behind an animals head, e.g. on a pig or fish
  • (slang) a stereotypical grouping of superficial juveniles associated with sport, fitness and tanning, that often bleach their hair and dress fashionably, somewhat similar to a jock

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *hnakkô (nape, neck).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*hnakkô

Gloss

nape, neck

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji

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