κούκλα

Greek (Cypriot)

/ˈkukla/

noun
Definitions
  • doll, puppet, marionette toy in the form of a human, usually of a baby or girl
  • mannequin, dummy life-size model of the human body, used for the fitting or displaying of clothes
  • (figuratively) doll, dish, peach, beauty, babe, bombshell very attractive woman
  • (colloquial) darling, sweetheart, babycakes term of affection for young woman
  • skein length of cotton yarn put up together

Etymology

Derived from Latin cuculla (hood).

Origin

Latin

cuculla

Gloss

hood

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