złoty cielec

Polish

Etymology

A reference to Exodus 32:1–4.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzwɔ.tɨ ˈt͡ɕɛ.lɛt͡s/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛlɛt͡s

Noun

złoty cielec m animal

  1. (derogatory, idiomatic) golden calf (person, idea, or thing that is an object of great praise and admiration)
  2. (idiomatic, literary) golden calf (money)
    Synonym: bogactwo

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