rusuk

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Indonesian[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

From Malay rusuk, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ʀusuk (“rib”), from Proto-Austronesian *ʀusuk (“rib”).

Noun[edit]

rusuk (first-person possessive rusukku, second-person possessive rusukmu, third-person possessive rusuknya)

  1. (Can we verify(+) this sense?) flank
  2. border
    Synonyms: pinggir, tepi
  3. side
    Synonyms: lambung, sisi, samping
  4. (anatomy) rib: any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum.
    Synonyms: iga, tulang iga, tulang rusuk
  5. (sports, rare) An offensive player who plays on either side of the center; winger.
    Synonym: pemain sayap
  6. (geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet; edge.
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Etymology 2[edit]

Probably from Mentawai [Term?]. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun[edit]

rusuk (first-person possessive rusukku, second-person possessive rusukmu, third-person possessive rusuknya)

  1. (dialect) temporary housing.

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Malay[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ʀusuk (“rib”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

rusuk (Jawi spelling روسوق‎, plural rusuk-rusuk, informal 1st possessive rusukku, 2nd possessive rusukmu, 3rd possessive rusuknya)

  1. (anatomy) flank (flesh between the last rib and the hip)

Descendants[edit]

  • Indonesian: rusuk

Further reading[edit]

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