Strong’s definition
a ring for the nose (or lips)
KJV gloss list in the source
bracelet, chain, hook.
Source pronunciation notation: khawkh
Derivation recorded by Strong
once (Ezekiel 29:4) חָחִי; from the same as H2336 (חוֹחַ);
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