rygrad

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Danish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Equivalent to ryg (back) +‎ rad (skeleton). Remodelling of German Rückgrat (backbone).

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA(key): [ˈʁœɡ̊ˌʁɑˀð], [ˈʁœɡ̊ˌʁɑðˀ], [ˈʁœɡ̊ˌʁɑð]

Noun[edit]

rygrad c (singular definite rygraden, plural indefinite rygrade)

  1. spine, backbone

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