"matryoshka" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌmætɹɪˈɒʃkə/ [UK], /ˌmɑtɹiˈoʊʃkə/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-matryoshka.wav [Southern-England] Forms: matryoshkas [plural], matryoshki [plural]
Etymology: From Russian матрёшка (matrjóška), from personal name Матрёна (Matrjóna), formerly Матрона (Matrona), ultimately from Latin mātrōna (“matron”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ru|матрёшка}} Russian матрёшка (matrjóška), {{m|ru|Матрёна}} Матрёна (Matrjóna), {{m|ru|Матрона}} Матрона (Matrona), {{der|en|la|mātrōna||matron}} Latin mātrōna (“matron”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|matryoshki}} matryoshka (plural matryoshkas or matryoshki)
  1. One of a set of wooden Russian dolls of different sizes, designed such that each fits inside the next. Categories (topical): Toys Categories (place): Russia Synonyms: Russian doll, matryoshka doll
    Sense id: en-matryoshka-en-noun-SwwwE~8m Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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