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Etymology of the English word balalaika

the English word balalaika
derived from the Russian word balalaika
derived from the Russian word balalaĭka

Date

The earliest known usage of balalaika in English dates from the 18th century.

Cognates

Dutch balaleika, French balalanka, German Balalaika, Norwegian balalaika, Swedish balalajka

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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