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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Machop appears to be based on a {{wp|bodybuilding|bodybuilder}}. | Machop appears to be based on a {{wp|bodybuilding|bodybuilder}}. It also possesses some reptilian features, including 3 plate-like crests on its head and a dull-gray coloration. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Machop may be a combination of ''macho'' ({{wp|Spanish (language)|Spanish}} and {{wp|Portuguese (language)|Portuguese}} for ''overly male'' or ''chauvinist'') and ''chop''. ''Macho'' has come to mean tough or masculine in English. Akin to {{p|Mr. Mime}}, the masculine attribute has no reflection on gender assignment, as both species can be male and female; however, Machop's evolutionary line does have a 3:1 male:female ratio, making the species predominantly—but not entirely—male. | Machop may be a combination of ''macho'' ({{wp|Spanish (language)|Spanish}} and {{wp|Portuguese (language)|Portuguese}} for ''overly male'' or ''chauvinist'') and ''chop''. ''Macho'' has come to mean tough or masculine in English. Akin to {{p|Mr. Mime}}, the masculine attribute has no reflection on gender assignment, as both species can be male and female; however, Machop's evolutionary line does have a 3:1 male:female ratio, making the species predominantly—but not entirely—male. The name may also be somewhat-related to the synapsid (mammal-like reptile) [moschops], which has a vaguely similar-looking face. | ||
Wanriky is a combination of the {{wp|on'yomi}} readings of 腕 ''wan'' (arm) and 力 ''riki'' (strength). | Wanriky is a combination of the {{wp|on'yomi}} readings of 腕 ''wan'' (arm) and 力 ''riki'' (strength). | ||