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Polish
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Slavic *motyľь.
Pronunciation
Noun
motyl m animal (diminutive motylek)
- butterfly (insect)
- object shaped like a butterfly, especially a bow
- (sailing) spinnaker
- Synonym: spinaker
Declension
Derived terms
Noun
motyl m animal
- (swimming) butterfly, butterfly stroke
- Synonyms: delfin, delfinek, motylek, styl motylkowy
Declension
Further reading
- motyl in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- motyl in Polish dictionaries at PWN