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kolec.

prickle, spine

5 characters2 syllables approx.Polski language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɔ.lɛt͡s/

  1. prickle, spine

    inanimate · masculine

  2. thorn, aculeus

    inanimate · masculine

  3. spike

    inanimate · masculine
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *kelh₂-der.? Proto-Indo-European *(s)kelH-der.? Proto-Balto-Slavic *kálˀtei Proto-Slavic *kòlti Old Polish kłóć Polish kłóć Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Balto-Slavic *-ikas Proto-Slavic *-ьcь Old Polish -ec Polish -ec Polish kolec From kłóć + -ec.

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