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nuque

[ nook, nyook ]

noun

  1. the back of the neck.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of nuque1

From French, dating back to 1570–80; nucha

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Example Sentences

Sans dire un mot, il se contenta, pour lui faire sentir qu'il l'aimait, de poser sa petite main sur la nuque blonde de Line.

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