пистолет

Russian

noun+
Definitions
  • pistol, handgun
  • spraying pistol, sprayer

Etymology

Borrowed from French pistolet derived from Czech píšťala (whistle, firearm, tube, pipe, because of the shape) derived from Proto-Slavic *piščalь derived from Proto-Balto-Slavic *pīṣk-.

Origin

Proto-Balto-Slavic

*pīṣk-

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