хорёк

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Russian

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хорёк

Etymology

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Diminutive of хорь (xorʹ), inherited from Proto-Slavic *dъxorь (literally ferret, stinky)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [xɐˈrʲɵk]
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Noun

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хорёк (xorjókm anim (genitive хорька́, nominative plural хорьки́, genitive plural хорько́в)

  1. polecat, ferret (mammal)
  2. (archaic) a deserter who esaped the army and joined any para-military group during the Russian Civil War (1917-24)

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Komi-Zyrian: корек (korek)
  • Ingrian: harjokka
  • Votic: harjokkõ