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jagodzianka na kościach

//ja.ɡɔˈd͡ʑaŋ.ka na‿ˈkɔɕ.t͡ɕax//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    colloquialhumorousdenatured alcohol, methylated spirit (ethyl alcohol rendered unfit for human consumption)
    • Był to rezultat postępującej choroby Burgera^([sic]), wzmaganej regularnym wprowadzaniem do organizmu solidnej dawki alkoholu, najczęściej w postaci jagodzianki na kościach.

      This was a result of progressing Buerger's disease, amplified by the regular intake of solid doses of alcohol into the body, usually in the form of methylated spirits.

Synonyms & related words

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Etymology

Literally, “blueberry bun (or soup) on the bones.” “On the bones” refers to the skull and crossbones toxicity warning on the bottles; see jagodzianka for more.

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