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Synonyms for babushka


Grammar : Noun
Spell : buh-boo sh-kuh, -boosh-
Phonetic Transcription : bəˈbʊʃ kə, -ˈbuʃ-

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Définition of babushka

Origin :
  • type of head covering for women, 1938, from Russian babushka "grandmother."
  • As in hood : noun covering worn over the head
  • As in kerchief : noun bandana
Example sentences :
  • “Take me back, Babushka,” I could hear his shaken voice imploring.
  • Extract from : « The Prairie Mother » by Arthur Stringer
  • Alexandra Ivanovna shuddered, and asked: "Babushka, at whom are you cawing?"
  • Extract from : « The Old House and Other Tales » by Feodor Sologub
  • She's called Matushkin, because my babushka is no babushka to her, but is her matushka.
  • Extract from : « The Old House and Other Tales » by Feodor Sologub
  • “I will pay you for it, babushka,” he said to the old woman.
  • Extract from : « Where Love Is There God Is Also » by Lyof N. Tolstoi
  • Ask the babushka's forgiveness,” he said, “and don't you ever do it again; I saw you take the apple.
  • Extract from : « Where Love Is There God Is Also » by Lyof N. Tolstoi
  • She moved closer to the old woman, and said affably: "Babushka Stepanida, there is something I have been wanting to ask you."
  • Extract from : « The Old House and Other Tales » by Feodor Sologub
  • There sat the babushka Stepanida, a black figure in her black shawl, gaunt and shrivelled.
  • Extract from : « The Old House and Other Tales » by Feodor Sologub
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