клюква

Russian

Etymology

Of Proto-Slavic origin, the exact etymology is unclear.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈklʲukvə]
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Noun

клю́ква (kljúkva) f inan (genitive клю́квы, nominative plural клю́квы, genitive plural клюкв)

  1. (botany) cranberry (berry or plant)
  2. (colloquial) tall tale
  3. (slang, humorous) stereotypical depictions of Russia or Russian people

Declension

Descendants

  • English: klyukva (stereotypes of Russia and Russian people), klyukvification
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