kapok
//ˈka.pɔk//
Polishnoun
Definitions
- 1.kapok (silky fiber obtained from seed pods of the silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra) used for insulation and stuffing for mattresses, pillows, etc.)
- 2.life jacket (article of protective clothing that is designed to keep the wearer's head floating above the surface of the water)
Synonyms & related words
Synonyms
- kamizelka ratunkowa
- pas ratunkowy
Etymology
Internationalism; compare English kapok, French kapok, German Kapok, ultimately from Malay kapuk.
Forms
- kapokowyadjective
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | kapok | kapoki |
| Genitive | kapoka | kapoków |
| Dative | kapokowi | kapokom |
| Accusative | kapok | kapoki |
| Instrumental | kapokiem | kapokami |
| Locative | kapoku | kapokach |
| Vocative | kapoku | kapoki |
Nominative
Singular
kapok
Plural
kapoki
Genitive
Singular
kapoka
Plural
kapoków
Dative
Singular
kapokowi
Plural
kapokom
Accusative
Singular
kapok
Plural
kapoki
Instrumental
Singular
kapokiem
Plural
kapokami
Locative
Singular
kapoku
Plural
kapokach
Vocative
Singular
kapoku
Plural
kapoki