grumaz

Romanian

Etymology

Possibly a substratum word, akin to Albanian gurmaz, or derived from the Albanian or from Vulgar Latin gruma (a variant of Latin grumus attested as meaning a nipple or teat but possibly also a small hill) + the Romanian suffix -ză. Compare Italian gruma.

Noun

grumaz m (plural grumazuri)

neck
nape
(archaic) Adam's apple
(archaic) small hill

Synonyms

(neck): gât
(nape): ceafă, cerbice
(Adam's apple): beregată
(hill): deal, colină

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