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

• brakiumo

References

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