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Korean
Etymology
Of native Korean origin. Compound of 턱 (teok, “jaw”) + 뼈 (ppyeo, “bone”). Compare the formation of English jawbone.
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | teokppyeo |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | teogppyeo |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | t'ŏkppyŏ |
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| Yale Romanization? | thekppye |
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Noun
턱뼈 • (teokppyeo)
- jawbone
Synonyms
- 거흠 (geoheum) (obsolete)
- 악골 (顎骨, akgol)
Derived terms
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