judaszowiec

Polish

Etymology

From Judasz +‎ -owiec. From a European folk belief that Judas Iscariot hanged himself on a tree of this species (the account in the Christian scriptures says he hanged himself, but gives no details).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ju.daˈʂɔ.vjɛt͡s/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔvjɛt͡s
  • Syllabification: ju‧da‧szo‧wiec

Noun

judaszowiec m animal

  1. European redbud, Judas tree (Cercis siliquastrum)

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