English Explanatory Dictionary

Russian doll

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of a set of hollow nesting dolls, usually wooden and decorated.
  2. An issue or situation which repeatedly reveals more levels of complexity.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Russian doll Russian dolls

Synonyms

matryoshka matreshka matrëshka matrioshka matrioshka doll matryoshka doll babushka nesting doll
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