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Babushka Definition & Meaning

babushka
noun
  1. a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin; worn by Russian peasant women

"Babushka" in song lyrics

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  • "picture of babushka"
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Frequently asked questions

What does babushka mean?
a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin; worn by Russian peasant women
What part of speech is babushka?
Babushka is a noun.

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