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piernik

//ˈpjɛr.ɲik//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    gingerbread
  2. 2.
    pepper, any member of the genus Capsicum
  3. 3.
    archaicrole of little value
  4. 4.
    colloquialderogatoryfossil; fogey; old fart; derogatory term for an old man, especially one who has suffered mental deterioration

Synonyms & related words

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Etymology

From Old Polish pierz + -nik.

Forms

  • pierniczekdiminutive
Nominative
Singular
piernik
Plural
pierniki
Genitive
Singular
piernika
Plural
pierników
Dative
Singular
piernikowi
Plural
piernikom
Accusative
Singular
piernik, piernika
Plural
pierniki, pierników
Instrumental
Singular
piernikiem
Plural
piernikami
Locative
Singular
pierniku
Plural
piernikach
Vocative
Singular
pierniku
Plural
pierniki

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