nuchals

/ˈnukəlz/
noun
  1. The back part of the neck or nape.
    • Birds often have colorful feathers on their nuchals.
    • The doctor examined the nuchals for any signs of stiffness.
    • He felt a sharp pain in his nuchals after sleeping awkwardly.
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