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jupica

//juˈpi.t͡sa//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    khalat (long, close-fitting coat with shawl collars and pockets, worn by Ashkenazi Jewish men in Eastern Europe until the early 20th century)

Synonyms & related words

Related words (6)
  • jopa
  • jopka
  • jubczyna
  • jubka
  • jupczyna
  • jupka

Etymology

From German Joppe, Jupe + -ica, from Middle High German joppe, from Old Italian giuppa, from Old Spanish aljuba, from Andalusian Arabic جبة (gubbah), from Arabic جبة.

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