obojczyk

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Etymology

Inherited from Old Polish obojczyk (bevor), from Proto-Slavic *obiti <-- *ob-viti (to enlace, entwine). Compare Czech obojek (collar).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔˈbɔj.t͡ʂɨk/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔjt͡ʂɨk
  • Syllabification: o‧boj‧czyk

Noun

obojczyk m inan

  1. (anatomy) collarbone, clavicle
  2. (historical) bevor (plate armour protecting the lower face and neck)

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Further reading

  • obojczyk in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • obojczyk in Polish dictionaries at PWN