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In Alsatian<\/strong>, by Simone : M\u00fcl<\/span><\/p>\n

In Armenian<\/strong>, by Lilith: B\u00e9rane (\u0562\u0565\u0580\u0561\u0576)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Armenia.<\/p>\n

In Bambara (bamanankan)<\/strong>, by Herbert Braun: Da<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Mali.<\/p>\n

In Basque (Euskara)<\/strong>, by I\u00f1aki and Maider: Aho<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Basque country, Euskal Herria<\/em> (France, Spain).<\/p>\n

In Breton (Brezhoneg)<\/strong>, by Corinne: Geno\u00f9<\/span>, and by Gwen : Beg<\/span>.<\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Brittany (North-West of France).<\/p>\n

Note by Corinne: also “beg”, as in numerous expressions : “beg bras” = lit. large beak \/ big mouth, meaning “twit”, “goof” ; “beg-lipous”\/”beg-sukret” = lit. greedy or sweet mouth, meaning “one who has a sweet tooth”, “one who is into food” ; “serr da veg” = “shut your mouth”.<\/p>\n

Note by Gwen : the masculine word “beg” is used to translate “mouth” in the “vannetais” dialect. The word “genou” is not known there.<\/p>\n

In Burushaski<\/strong>, by Piar Karim: A-Xat<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the North of Pakistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region (Hunza, Yasin, Nagar et Gilgit) and Srinagar (India).<\/p>\n

Note: “a-xat” = my mouth.<\/p>\n

In Chukchi<\/strong>, by Charles Weinstein: Jiqyrgyn<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Chukotka (Russia).<\/p>\n

In Dutch (Flemish)<\/strong>, by Pierre Favresse: De Mond<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Netherlands, and Belgium.<\/p>\n

In Esperanto<\/strong>, by Mirejo and Gobois : Bu\u015do<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the whole world.<\/p>\n

In French<\/strong>, by Michel: Bouche<\/span><\/p>\n

In Fula (Pulaar, Fulfulde)<\/strong>, by Seydou: Hunnduko<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Cameroon, in the Centrafrican Republic, in Chad, Sudan, Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Bissau Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Togo and Benin.<\/p>\n

Note: (pl.) kunnduDe (D is glotalised).<\/p>\n

In Haitian Creole (Kreyol Ha\u00eftien)<\/strong>, by Stephania: Bouch<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Haiti, and in many other countries by the Haitian diaspora.<\/p>\n

In Hindi<\/strong>, by Michel: Munha (\u092e\u0941\u0902\u0939), Mukha (\u092e\u0941\u0916)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in India (mainly North), and also in Mauritius, Fiji, Trinidad, etc.<\/p>\n

Note: also means “face”.<\/p>\n

In Irish Gaelic<\/strong>, by Aonghus: B\u00e9al<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Ireland.<\/p>\n

In Italian<\/strong>, by Gianni Lovato: Bocca<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Italy, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican, Croatia.<\/p>\n

In Japanese<\/strong>, by Cyril Granoulhac: Kuchi (\u53e3)<\/span><\/p>\n

In Kabyle<\/strong>, by Soraya:Imi<\/span> or Akemouch<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Algeria.<\/p>\n

In K\u00e2mviri<\/strong>, by Tomek: \u00c2sha<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Northeastern part of Afghanistan, in the province of Nuristan<\/p>\n

Note : K\u00e2mviri is one of the Nuristani languages<\/p>\n

In Kaqchikel<\/strong>, by Josu\u00e9 Bartolom\u00edn : Chi\u00b4a<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Guatemala.<\/p>\n

In Kiholo (Holu)<\/strong>, by Mvwala Katshinga: Kanwa<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Angola.<\/p>\n

In Lingala<\/strong>, by Ang\u00e8le Bongongo : munoko<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Congo-Brazzaville.<\/p>\n

In Malagasy<\/strong>, by Ralalaoherivony Baholisoa: Vava<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Madagascar.<\/p>\n

In Mapuche (Mapudungun)<\/strong>, by Alejandra Vergara: W\u00ebn, Wum-uun<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in southern Chili and Argentina (Araucania).<\/p>\n

Note: wum-uun (tehuelche variant).<\/p>\n

In Nda’nda’<\/strong>, by Tchagoua : Chuo<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Cameroon.<\/p>\n

In Nengone<\/strong>, by Christoph: Tubenengoc<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Mar\u00e9, New Caledonia.<\/p>\n

In Norwegian (Bokm\u00e5l)<\/strong>, by Colonia: Munn<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Norway.<\/p>\n

In Occitan<\/strong>, by Teiric and Didier: Boca<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the South of France, the Aran Valley (Spain) and the Valleys of South Piedmont (Italy).<\/p>\n

Note: “Boqueta”: small mouth, emotional connotation; “Bocassa”: big mouth, pejorative; “A boca de nu\u00e8it”: at the beginning of the night; “Aver de m\u00e8l en boca”: to have honey in the mouth, to speak well.<\/p>\n

In Otomi (H\u00f1\u00e4h\u00f1u)<\/strong>, par Raymundo Isidro Alavez: Ne<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Mezquital valley, State of Hidalgo, Mexico.<\/p>\n

In Portuguese<\/strong>, by Regina Giglio: Boca<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Portugal, Brazil, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Angola, Mozamibique, Timor.<\/p>\n

In Quechua<\/strong>, by Val\u00e9rie Legrand-Galarza and Gloria Caceres: Simi<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and nortwestern Argentina.<\/p>\n

Note: “shimi” in Ancash.<\/p>\n

In Romanian<\/strong>, by Romaric and Irina: Gur\u0103<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Romania and Moldavia.<\/p>\n

In Russian<\/strong>, by Li\u00fataoiui Gael: POT<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Russian Federation, in Belarus, Kazakstan, Kirgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tadjikistan, Ukraine, in the Caucasian and Baltic countries.<\/p>\n

In Sardinian<\/strong>, by Marco Corda : Bucca<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Sardinia (Italy).<\/p>\n

In Slovak<\/strong>, by Andrea: \u00dasta<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Slovakia.<\/p>\n

In Spanish<\/strong>, by Michel: Boca<\/span><\/p>\n

In Toki pona<\/strong>, by Pieter Jansegers : uta<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken on Internet since 2001.<\/p>\n

Note : the accent is on the first syllable.<\/p>\n

In Wolof<\/strong>, by Adja : gu\u00e8migne<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Senegal and Gambia.