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nape in Malay

tengkuk

/neɪp/

nape in Malay: tengkuk, nuka. In English, nape means the back part of the neck.

Malay words for nape

back part of the neck
tengkuk, nuka

English meaning of nape

  1. noun The back part of the neck.
  2. noun The part of a fish or bird immediately behind the head.
  3. noun A tablecloth.
  4. noun Napalm.

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Questions about nape in Malay

What is the meaning of nape in Malay?
Nape in Malay is tengkuk, nuka.
Apakah maksud nape dalam bahasa Melayu?
Nape: tengkuk, nuka.
What does nape mean in English?
Nape means the back part of the neck.

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