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babushka
(ba|bushka)
Pronunciation:
/bəˈbʊʃkə, ˈbabʊʃˌkə/
noun
(in Russia) an old woman or grandmother.
North American
a headscarf tied under the chin, typical of those traditionally worn by Russian women.
Origin:
Russian, 'grandmother'
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