kniahini

Polish

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian княги́ня (knjagínja). Doublet of ksieni (abbess), an inherited form.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɲaˈxi.ɲi/
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  • Rhymes: -iɲi
  • Syllabification: knia‧hi‧ni

Noun

kniahini f (male equivalent kniaź)

  1. (historical) wife of a Russian or Lithuanian prince

Declension

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