Etymology

bagiennik

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Today it means: A Slavic monster or demon that lives in lakes or rivers, which produces a hot liquid from its nostrils that can burn victims, but which also has healing powers. Full definition →

Polish bagiennik
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  1. Polish · borrowed frombagiennik
  2. English todaybagiennik

Borrowed from Polish bagiennik.

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