piernik

See also: Piernik

Polish

Etymology

From Old Polish pierz + -nik.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpjɛr.ɲik/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛrɲik
  • Syllabification: pier‧nik
  • Homophone: Piernik

Noun

piernik m inan (diminutive pierniczek)

  1. gingerbread
  2. pepper, any member of the genus Capsicum
    Synonyms: papryka, pieprzowiec
  3. (archaic, theater) a role of little value

Declension

Derived terms

Noun

piernik m pers

  1. (colloquial, derogatory) fossil; fogey; old fart; derogatory term for an old man, especially one who has suffered mental deterioration

Declension

Further reading

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