nuque
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nuque
From French, dating back to 1570–80; see origin at nucha
Example Sentences
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He did not know why Frenchmen always kissed ladies on the nuque.
From Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)
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