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babushka

Syllabification: (ba·bush·ka)
Pronunciation: /bəˈbo͝oSHkə/

Definition of babushka

noun

  • (in Poland and Russia) an old woman or grandmother.
  • a headscarf tied under the chin, typical of those worn by Polish and Russian women.

Origin:

mid 20th century: Polish, Russian, 'grandmother'

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