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Conkeldurr likely comes from ''concrete'' and ''elder''. It may also call to mind ''conk'', having meaning as both an especially large nose and in hitting, or conking, someone on the head. | Conkeldurr likely comes from ''concrete'' and ''elder''. It may also call to mind ''conk'', having meaning as both an especially large nose and in hitting, or conking, someone on the head. The ''durr'' part of its name may have been added to make it sound unintelligent. | ||
Roobushin may be a portmanteau of 老 ''rō'', old and 武人 ''bujin'', warrior or 武神 ''bushin'', warlord. The ''ushin'' part of its name may also be from push, referring to how it is pushing cement blocks. | Roobushin may be a portmanteau of 老 ''rō'', old and 武人 ''bujin'', warrior or 武神 ''bushin'', warlord. The ''ushin'' part of its name may also be from push, referring to how it is pushing cement blocks. | ||