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pomlázka (1)

Etymology edit

From pomladit (rejuvenate) +‎ -ka.

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pomlázka f

  1. braided whip made out of pussy willow twigs, used during traditional Czech Easter celebration
  2. the reward (usually Easter eggs) received for the Easter whipping
  3. Easter Monday celebration as a whole

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  • pomlázka in Příruční slovník jazyka českého, 1935–1957
  • pomlázka in Slovník spisovného jazyka českého, 1960–1971, 1989