chwost

Polish

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *xvostъ. Cognate with Russian хвост (xvost).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /xfɔst/
Audio (file)
Rhymes: -ɔst
Syllabification: chwost

Noun

chwost m inan

(regional) tail
Synonym: ogon
(archaic) tassel (decorative element)
Synonym: chwast

Declension

Declension of chwost

	singular	plural
nominative	chwost	chwosty
genitive	chwostu	chwostów
dative	chwostowi	chwostom
accusative	chwost	chwosty
instrumental	chwostem	chwostami
locative	chwoście	chwostach
vocative	chwoście	chwosty

Further reading

chwost in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
chwost in Polish dictionaries at PWN

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