halkum

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word halkum. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word halkum, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say halkum in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word halkum you have here. The definition of the word halkum will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofhalkum, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

Malay

Etymology

From Arabic حُلْقُوم (ḥulqūm, throat; windpipe; esophagus). Doublet of lekum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhalkum/
  • Hyphenation: hal‧kum

Noun

halkum (Jawi spelling حلقوم, plural halkum-halkum, informal 1st possessive halkumku, 2nd possessive halkummu, 3rd possessive halkumnya)

  1. throat
    Synonym: kerongkong
  2. Adam's apple
    Synonym: lekum

Further reading