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babushka

noun as in hood

noun as in kerchief

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Example Sentences

He referred to this risky state of affairs as “the babushka-with-uranium-in-the-chicken-shed” problem.

Alexandra Ivanovna shuddered, and asked: "Babushka, at whom are you cawing?"

She's called Matushkin, because my babushka is no babushka to her, but is her matushka.

She moved closer to the old woman, and said affably: "Babushka Stepanida, there is something I have been wanting to ask you."

There sat the babushka Stepanida, a black figure in her black shawl, gaunt and shrivelled.

Ask the babushka's forgiveness,” he said, “and don't you ever do it again; I saw you take the apple.

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On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to babushka, such as: bonnet, capuchin, coif, cowl, hat, and kerchief.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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