ochronka

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See also: ochronką

Polish

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Etymology

From ochrona +‎ -ka.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔˈxrɔn.ka/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔnka
  • Syllabification: o‧chron‧ka

Noun

ochronka f

  1. (historical, obsolete) orphanage (foster home or short-term residence run by church or charitable institutions, intended for children and adults who have fallen on hard times)
  2. (education, historical, obsolete) preschool (most often run by nuns)
  3. (prison slang) protective unit or a cell in prison for prisoners of the worst crimes whose lives are at risk

Declension

Further reading

  • ochronka in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • ochronka in Polish dictionaries at PWN