bovenkaak

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From boven- (“upper”) +‎ kaak (“jaw”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈboː.və(n)ˌkaːk/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: bo‧ven‧kaak

Noun[edit]

bovenkaak f (plural bovenkaken, diminutive bovenkaakje n)

  1. 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.

See also[edit]

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