קאַשטאַן

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Yiddish

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Polish kasztan, most likely via Belarusian, Russian, Ukrainian кашта́н (kaštán) given the syllable stress.

Pronunciation

Noun

קאַשטאַן (kashtanm, plural קאַשטאַנען (kashtanen) or קאַשטאַנעס (kashtanes)

  1. chestnut
    Synonym: קעסט (kest)

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References

  • Justus van de Kamp et al., “קאַשטאַן” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek , Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). .