Where does “nuchal” come from?
Nuchal derives from Medieval Latin nucha, from Arabic nuchāʿ meaning "spinal cord" or "marrow," ultimately from the same Arabic root.
nuchal (English): The back of the neck; Short for nuchal...
Definitions
- The back of the neck; Short for nuchal...
Ancestry of “nuchal”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Medieval Latin | nuchālis | — |
| 2 | Latin | nucha | nape |
| 3 | Arabic | نُخَاع | spinal marrow; bone marrow; spinal cord |
Words derived from “nuchal”