zolotnik

noun

zo·​lot·​nik
¦zälət¦nēk,
-nik
plural -s
: a Russian unit of weight equal to 4.266 grams or a small fraction of an ounce

Word History

Etymology

Russian, from zoloto gold + -nik, noun suffix denoting a thing connected with something specified

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“Zolotnik.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zolotnik. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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