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pointa

//ˈpwɛn.ta//
Polishnoun

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→ see puenta

pointa is an alternative spelling of puenta.

Definitions of puenta noun · /ˈpwɛn.ta/

Full entry for puenta
  1. 1.punch line (final part of a joke; the word, sentence, or exchange of sentences that is intended to be funny and provokes laughter from the listeners)
  2. 2.punch line (final, concluding statement that an explanation has been leading up to; a conclusion)
  3. 3.pointe shoe (type of shoe with a strengthened toe, used for dancing on pointe)

Etymology of puenta

Borrowed from French pointe. Doublet of punkt.

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French pointe.

Nominative
Singular
pointa
Plural
pointy
Genitive
Singular
pointy
Plural
point
Dative
Singular
poincie
Plural
pointom
Accusative
Singular
pointę
Plural
pointy
Instrumental
Singular
pointą
Plural
pointami
Locative
Singular
poincie
Plural
pointach
Vocative
Singular
pointo
Plural
pointy

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