mentonumo

Ido

Etymology

From mentono (“chin”) +‎ -umo (suffix to be used only in specific cases where the meaning is also specified).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /mɛn.toˈnu.mo/

Noun

mentonumo (plural mentonumi)

  1. chinstrap, chin piece, chin band
  2. (music) chinrest

Usage notes

A strip of a fabric, leather or metal used to keep headgear on the head; also a cushion or tool to keep a violin fixed when someone plays it.

See also

References
  • Progreso III (in Ido), 1910–1911, page 10
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