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Dutch
Etymology
From boven- (“upper”) + kaak (“jaw”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈboː.və(n)ˌkaːk/
- Hyphenation: bo‧ven‧kaak
Noun
bovenkaak f (plural bovenkaken, diminutive bovenkaakje n)
- an upper jaw
De orthodontist heeft een beugel voorgesteld om de stand van haar bovenkaak te corrigeren.- The orthodontist suggested braces to correct the alignment of her upper jaw.
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