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hunchback
nounmasculine/femininegeneral useuncommon/kuɾˈkũdɐ/cor·cun·da
Definition
1A person with a deformity of the spine, usually in the dorsal region, causing a hump on the back.
Can be considered offensive if used in a derogatory way. In medical contexts, 'kyphosis' is used.
Usage examples
“In the story, the bell ringer was a hunchback who lived in the bell tower.”
“The novel's character was an old hunchback, but with a generous heart.”
Common combinations
pronounced hunchbackhunchback of Notre-Dameold hunchbackto have a hunchback