Genick — meaning in English

English meaning

• nape noun The back of the neck.
• neck noun The part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders and trunk.
• scruff noun The back of the neck, especially of an animal.

Senses

Genick is used for these senses in English:

• nape (anatomy) The back part of the neck.
• neck (anatomy) The part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.
• scruff (rare) The back of the neck, nape; also scruff of the neck.

neck — full definition

1. noun The part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders and trunk.
2. noun The narrow part of a bottle, near the opening.
3. noun The long, narrow part of a stringed instrument that holds the fingerboard.
4. noun A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas.
5. verb Informal: to kiss and cuddle passionately.

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