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Etymology

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лях (ljax) +‎ -ка (-ka), compare Polish Laszka.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ля́шка (ljáškaf anim (genitive ля́шки, nominative plural ля́шки, genitive plural ля́шек, masculine лях)

  1. (historical, now sometimes slightly derogatory or ironic, ethnic slur) female equivalent of лях (ljax): female Pole, Polish woman, Polack
    Synonym: (regular term) по́лька (pólʹka)
  2. (humorous) legs

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