Old Czech

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Etymology

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Uncertain.[1] Possible connection with nechřěst.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (13th CE) /ˈxr̝̊i̯ɛʃt͡ʃ/
  • IPA(key): (15th CE) /ˈxr̝̊ɛʃt͡ʃ/

Noun

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chřěšč m inan

  1. asparagus

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Czech: chřest

References

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  1. ^ Machek, Václav (1954) “Asparagus”, in Česká a slovenská jména rostlin [Czech and Slovak plant names], Prague: Nakladatelství Československé akademie věd

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