nucha

[ noo-kuh, nyoo- ]

noun,plural nu·chae

[noo-kee, nyoo-]. /ˈnu ki, ˈnyu-/.

nape.

Origin of nucha

1350–1400; <Medieval Latin: nape of neck <Arabic nukhāʿ spinal marrow

Words Nearby nucha

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How to use nucha in a sentence

nucha: the upper surface of the neck connecting head and thorax.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
A la uesica peruengono nerui da la nucha et anche le uene da la uena chilis et etiam certe artharie da la artharia adhorthi.
Studies in the History and Method of Science | Various
Da la nucha in ciascaduno spondile nasce uno pare de nerui che uanno a dare el sentire e el mouere a certi e uarii membri.
Studies in the History and Method of Science | Various

British Dictionary definitions for nucha

nucha

/ (ˈnjuːkə) /

nounplural -chae (-kiː)

zoology anatomy the back or nape of the neck

Origin of nucha

C14: from Medieval Latin, from Arabic nukhā` spinal marrow

Derived forms of nucha

nuchal, adjective

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