borstbeen

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch borstbeen. Equivalent to borst (“chest”) +‎ been (“bone”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔrst.beːn/
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  • Hyphenation: borst‧been

Noun

borstbeen n (plural borstbeenderen or borstbenen, diminutive borstbeentje n)

  1. breastbone, sternum
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