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Meaning of "matryoshka" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MATRYOSHKA

From Russian matreshka mother, highly respected lady.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MATRYOSHKA

matryoshka  [ˌmætrɪˈɒʃkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MATRYOSHKA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Matryoshka is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MATRYOSHKA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

matryoshka

Matryoshka doll

A matryoshka doll (Russian: матрёшка, IPA: ( listen), matrëška), also known as Russian nesting doll, refers to a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside the other. The first Russian nested doll set was carved in 1890 by Vasily Zvyozdochkin from a design by Sergey Malyutin, who was a folk crafts painter at Abramtsevo. Traditionally the outer layer is a woman, dressed in a sarafan, a long and shapeless traditional Russian peasant jumper dress. The figures inside may be of either gender; the smallest, innermost doll is typically a baby turned from a single piece of wood. Much of the artistry is in the painting of each doll, which can be very elaborate. The dolls often follow a theme; the themes vary, from fairy tale characters to Soviet leaders.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MATRYOSHKA


babushka
bəˈbuːʃkə
britschka
ˈbrɪtʃkə
chachka
ˈtʃɑːtʃkə
kishke
ˈkɪʃkə
Lashkar
ˈlʌʃkə
matrioshka
ˌmætrɪˈɒʃkə
matroyshka
ˌmætrɪˈɒʃkə
pashka
ˈpæʃkə
tchotchke
ˈtʃɑːtʃkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MATRYOSHKA

matroclinal
matroclinic
matroclinous
matrocliny
matron
matron of honour
matron-like
matronage
matronal
matronhood
matronize
matronliness
matronly
matrons of honour
matronship
matronymic
matross
matroyshka
matryoshka doll
matryoshki

WORDS THAT END LIKE MATRYOSHKA

aka
Alaska
Bangka
Banka
Dhaka
eureka
Hrvatska
ka
kaka
Karnataka
Kokoschka
marka
Nebraska
Osaka
polka
Polska
ska
Sri Lanka
taka
vodka

Synonyms and antonyms of matryoshka in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «matryoshka» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MATRYOSHKA

Find out the translation of matryoshka to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of matryoshka from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «matryoshka» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

俄罗斯套
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

matryoshka
570 millions of speakers

English

matryoshka
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

matryoshka
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ماتريوشكا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

матрешка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

matryoshka
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

matryoshka
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

matriochka
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Matryoshka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Matrjoschka
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マトリョーシカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마트 료
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Matryoshka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Matryoshka
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

matryoshka
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मातृशका
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

matryoshka
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

matryoshka
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Matrioszka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

матрьошка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Matryoshka
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

matryoshka
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

matryoshka
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

matryoshka
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

matryoshka
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of matryoshka

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MATRYOSHKA»

The term «matryoshka» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.957 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MATRYOSHKA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about matryoshka

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MATRYOSHKA»

Discover the use of matryoshka in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to matryoshka and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Littlest Matryoshka
After quite an adventure, the smallest of six nesting dolls finds her way back to her sisters.
Corinne Demas, Corinne Demas Bliss, 1999
2
Matryoshka
Lieutenant Anthony Sattill, head of Manhattan's Crime Analysis Team, is assigned to investigate murders at the Neighborhood Financial & Legal Services.
John Andes, 2012
3
Matryoshka
James Morris prides himself on his thoroughness and persistence, the qualities that made him a top salesman in his company.
Lev Shneider, 2013
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The Irish Matryoshka: A History of Irish Monks in Medieval ...
This unique history book substantiates that the island of Ireland played an essential part in early European history ¿ forever dispelling the myth that is was some backwater land mass on the periphery of the then-known world; when in fact ...
James J. Harkins, 2007
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Reconceptualizing Critical Approaches to the Jonah Enigma: ...
To provide a new, effective method for modern examination of sacred texts, I introduce my Matryoshka Principle for Biblical Interpretation and Analysis (MPBIA), an original study design paradigm based on my study techniques for the book of ...
Kathryn Lea Temple, 2008
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Beci Orpin Journal Matryoshka
Reminiscent of Russian nested dolls, the luminous Matryoshka design smiles mischievously in vivid colors!
‎2009
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The Matryoshka Man
So also runs the narrative of a man called Legion Madrigal. This book ... [is] on the racism, the delusion, the love, the hatred, ... that bind the black and the white people of the United States into the same nation."--Dustjacket.
Warren R. B. Dixon, 2010
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Privacy and Identity Management for Life: 5th IFIP WG 9.2, ...
The user's node is thus the core of his matryoshka and can also be part of some other users' matryoshkas. Every core is associated to a unambiguous user identifier computed and certified by the TIS. User identifiers are used to route requests ...
Michele Bezzi, Penny Duquenoy, Simone Fischer-Hübner, 2010
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Moscow. Con Pianta. Ediz. Inglese
Rare is the tourist who leaves Russia without a matryoshka. The hand-painted wooden nesting doll that so symbolises Russia is not, as you might imagine, an ancient handicraft developed and perfected by generations of peasant families.
Mara Vorhees, 2009
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Articles on Soviet Culture, Including: Matryoshka Doll, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MATRYOSHKA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term matryoshka is used in the context of the following news items.
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At the Newton Free Library
Russian Nesting Dolls, Tuesday, July 21, 5:30 p.m., Druker Auditorium — What do you know about Matryoshka (Russian nesting) dolls? «Wicked Local Newton, Jul 15»
2
FAO Schwarz Closure Hits Russian Doll Vendor
Rounovski, a St. Petersburg native and a resident of Brooklyn, has run a small operation selling hand painted matryoshka dolls on city streets ... «DNAinfo, Jul 15»
3
The history behind the success of Tetris
“It is just like an ushanka or a matryoshka – the average citizen of any developed country will instantly recognize Tetris as “that game invented ... «Russia and India Report, Jul 15»
4
Play List: Matryoshka Wadhwani, Photographer
What I'm listening to: my musical tastes are broad. I often get complaints from my sister, friends and models for having strange musical choices ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
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Simple, original, addictive: How Soviet video game Tetris became a …
“It is just like an ushanka or a matryoshka – the average citizen of any developed country will instantly recognize Tetris as “that game invented ... «Russia Beyond the Headlines, Jul 15»
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Collection of nesting dolls finds new home at Museum of Russian …
An exhibition is planned to tell the history of the matryoshka and how they impacted international trade, especially in the early 20th century. «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
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Lara returns to form with a new focus on challenge tombs
This matryoshka doll approach also gives a return to Challenge Tombs which have an added hand in advancing the storyline and feeding ... «GameZone, Jul 15»
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How My Backflip Landed Me at ABC's Shark Tank Casting Call
... and begin to pull together my best clothing pieces: the "hello" in different languages tees, the Frida Kahlo romper, the matryoshka infant dress ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Show of the week: Babushka
TF1 came up with the idea of a gameshow using Russian, or matryoshka, dolls. Armoza, which has worked with TF1 on several shows, then ... «TBI Vision, Jul 15»
10
Buro 24/7 launches in Mongolia
This blending of cultures was perfectly captured in the much-coveted invitations that came in the form of Russian matryoshka dolls painted in ... «http://www.buro247.sg/, Jul 15»

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