jesle

Czech

Etymology

Common Slavic (cognate with jíst), (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Proto-Slavic *ě(d)sli is derived from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Proto-Indo-European *h₁ed- (“to eat”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /jɛslɛ/

Noun

jesle f (plural only)

1. kindergarten-like institution for very young children, between ages 0 and 3
2. hayrack, crib
3. (soccer) nutmeg (the playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent)
4. (rare) nativity scene

Synonyms

• (hay rack): krmelec
• (nutmeg): housle
• (Nativity Scene): jesličky, betlém

See also

• školka