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brva

/[ˈbr̩va]/
Czechnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    cilium
  2. 2.
    literaryeyelash
    • Díval se na mne zpod brv.

      He looked at me hatefully / with disdain.

    • Nepohnul ani brvou.

Synonyms & related words

Synonyms

Etymology

Introduced during the Czech national revival. Related to Old Czech brev, from Proto-Slavic *bry.

Forms

  • brvkadiminutive
  • brvalternative • archaic • rare
Nominative
Singular
brva
Plural
brvy
Genitive
Singular
brvy
Plural
brv
Dative
Singular
brvě
Plural
brvám
Accusative
Singular
brvu
Plural
brvy
Vocative
Singular
brvo
Plural
brvy
Locative
Singular
brvě
Plural
brvách
Instrumental
Singular
brvou
Plural
brvami

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