borstkas

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of borst (chest) +‎ kas (case).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔrst.kɑs/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: borst‧kas

Noun[edit]

borstkas f (plural borstkassen, diminutive borstkasje n)

  1. chest, thorax, ribcage
    Synonym: ribbenkast

Descendants[edit]

  • Sranan Tongo: borskasi