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[Facts] Every language usually has several words for the same thing (m)

by Ora

4/18/2006, 2:58 PM

So you're both correct. My best friend is actually from Poland (moved here at 14) and said she HAS heard the word "kania" before.

"Chan eil tuil air nach tig traoghadh"

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- obi (guest) +1

4/18/2006, 3:52 PM

It's a type of portobello mushroom and I've heard lark as the meaning from my friend's bubbe or someone.

- ADT

4/20/2006, 11:36 AM

Thanks, I've just never heard that word after speaking to about 3 Polish-speaking peoples.

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