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Etymology

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From matka +‎ -nik.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /maˈtɛt͡ʂ.ɲik/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛt͡ʂɲik
  • Syllabification: ma‧tecz‧nik

Noun

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matecznik m inan

  1. (forestry) an inaccessible part of a forest that serves as a refuge or haven for wildlife
  2. (agriculture) trial field
  3. (beekeeping) queen cell

Declension

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Further reading

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  • matecznik in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • matecznik in Polish dictionaries at PWN