uroczysko
//u.rɔˈt͡ʂɘs.kɔ//
Polishnoun
Definitions
- 1.wilderness (desolate place)
- 2.difficult-to-access area, usually swampy and forested
- 3.forest district, natural landmark (part of a site surrounded by natural boundaries, identified by a topographical name, e.g. a copse of trees in an open plain)
- 4.sacred site, sacred spot (in ancient Slavic culture, a place in the wilderness associated with the worship of a deity, where meetings were held, or considered to be the seat of evil spirits)
Etymology
From uroczyć + -ysko.