jabłko niezgody

Polish

Etymology

Literally, apple of discord.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈjap.kɔ ɲɛzˈɡɔ.dɨ/, /ˈjap.wkɔ ɲɛzˈɡɔ.dɨ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔdɨ

Noun

jabłko niezgody n

  1. (Greek mythology) apple of discord (golden apple inscribed ‘for the fairest female’ which Eris, the goddess of discord and strife, tossed in the midst of the feast of the gods at the wedding of Thetis and Peleus)
  2. (idiomatic) bone of contention, apple of discord (something that continues to be disputed)
    Synonym: kość niezgody

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