Tungkak

from jawa

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noun
Locus
From jawa

Definition

The heel, the back part of the foot that protrudes and serves as the main support for body weight.

Etymology

Borrowed from Javanese 'tumit' meaning 'heel'. Entered Indonesian through language contact, referring to the protruding back part of the foot that supports body weight. No significant semantic shift.

Semantic Category

Locus