[tlhIngan Hol] Klingon Word of the Day: HomHap tun

[Steven Boozer]

Klingon word: 	HomHap tun
Part of speech: 	noun
Definition: 	cartilage
Source: 	qep'a' 27 [2020]
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AFAIK never used in a sentence.

SEE:
Hom 		bone (n)
Hap  		matter (substance), element (state of matter); material(s) (n)
tun  		be soft (v)

SEE ALSO:
qal'aq 		framework, supporting structure, skeleton
nobmeD 	skeleton
  - “{qal'aq} is fine for skeleton if modified ({Hom qal'aq} or {porgh qal'aq}), but a 
       more specific term is heard {nobmeD}." (qepHom 2019 booklet p.11)

melchoQ 	bone marrow
to'waQ 		ligament/tendon
joQ 		rib
Somraw 	muscle
‘an’or 		fossil

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