Silesian

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old Polish żona with unexpected lengthening.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʐo.na/
  • Rhymes: -ona
  • Syllabification: żō‧na

Noun

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żōna f (diminutive żōnka)

  1. wife
    Synonym: baba

Further reading

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