bohomaz

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Polish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Ukrainian богомаз (bohomaz, icon painter), from бог (boh, god) + мазати (mazaty). First attested in 1807.[1]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /bɔˈxɔ.mas/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔmas
  • Syllabification: bo‧ho‧maz

Noun[edit]

bohomaz m inan (diminutive bohomazek)

  1. (derogatory) daub (crude or amateurish painting)
    kolorowe bohomazycolorful daubs

Declension[edit]

Noun[edit]

bohomaz m pers

  1. (archaic) dauber; bad painter
    Synonym: pacykarz

Declension[edit]

Related terms[edit]

noun
verb

References[edit]

  1. ^ Samuel Bogumił Linde (1807–1814) “bohomaz”, in Słownik języka polskiego[1]

Further reading[edit]

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