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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesburaco
Pronunciation / Transliteration: buˈɾaku
"A praia estava cheia de conchas com buracos."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A hole or opening, especially in a shell or rock.
"The beach was dotted with puka shells, each with a unique shape." - 2
A type of shell that has a natural hole, often used in jewelry.
"She wore a necklace made of puka shells, showcasing their natural beauty."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'puka' originates from the Hawaiian language, where it refers to a hole or opening, particularly in the context of shells. It has been adopted into English, particularly in contexts related to Hawaiian culture and jewelry, reflecting the influence of Polynesian languages on English vocabulary.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Puka" is said worldwide
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trou
Transliteration: tru
"La plage était parsemée de coquillages avec des trous."
Loch
Transliteration: lɔx
"Der Strand war mit Muscheln mit Löchern übersät."
buco
Transliteration: ˈbuko
"La spiaggia era piena di conchiglie con buchi."
agujero
Transliteration: aɣuˈxeɾo
"La playa estaba llena de conchas con agujeros."
buraco
Transliteration: buˈɾaku
"A praia estava cheia de conchas com buracos."
छिद्र
Transliteration: chhidra
"समुद्र तट पर छिद्र वाले शेल थे।"
孔
Transliteration: kǒng
"海滩上有许多带孔的贝壳。"
구멍
Transliteration: gumeong
"해변에는 구멍이 있는 조개가 많았다."
穴
Transliteration: ana
"ビーチには穴のある貝殻がたくさんあった。"
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