Where does “bałwan” come from?
bałwan (Polish) comes from Proto-Slavic bъlvanъ — statue?, idol?.
bałwan (Polish): snowman; idol, graven image; stuffed black grouse...
Definitions
- snowman; idol, graven image; stuffed black grouse...
Ancestry of “bałwan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Slavic | bъlvanъ | statue?, idol? |