Маланка

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Ukrainian

Etymology

Мела́нія (Melánija) +‎ -ка (-ka)

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Proper noun

Мала́нка (Malánkaf inan (genitive Мала́нки, nominative plural Мала́нки, genitive plural Мала́нок)

  1. diminutive of Мела́нія (Melánija)
  2. (folklore) the celebrations on the day of St. Melania the Younger (January 13 O.S.) which features mummers performing skits; the Old New Year
  3. (folklore, drama) a character from the mummering, similar to the Greek Persephone she symbolizes the return of the sun and warmth, but is often portrayed by a man in drag

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