Mongolian

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Etymology

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шив- (šiv-, to perforate, to pierce) +‎ -ээс (-ees).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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шивээс (šivees) (Mongolian spelling ᠰᠢᠪᠡᠭᠡᠰᠦ (sibegesü), definite plural шивээснүүд); (hidden-n declension)

  1. tattoo
  2. piercing