Tongkeng

from jawa

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noun
kedokteran
Locus
From jawa

Definition

The anatomical part consisting of the coccyx or tail base in animals, and the lower back area in humans.

Etymology

Borrowed from Javanese 'tongkeng', meaning the lower back or tailbone. It is used in Indonesian to refer to the same area in animals and humans.

Semantic Category

Locus