Russian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From с- (s-) +‎ поло́х (polóx, fear, fright).

Pronunciation

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  • споло́х: IPA(key): [spɐˈɫox]
  • спо́лох: IPA(key): [ˈspoɫəx]

Noun

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споло́х or спо́лох (spolóx or spóloxm inan (genitive споло́ха or спо́лоха, nominative plural споло́хи or спо́лохи, genitive plural споло́хов or спо́лохов)

  1. (dated) alarm
  2. (figurative, dated or regional) turmoil, anxiety, commotion
  3. aurora borealis
  4. lightning, flash of lightning
  5. flash of light or fire

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