borstkas

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Dutch

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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borstkas f (plural borstkassen, diminutive borstkasje n)

  1. chest, thorax, ribcage
    Synonym: ribbenkast

Descendants

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  • → Sranan Tongo: borskasi
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