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byword in Polish

byword in Polish is dewiza, ucieleśnienie — byword means a proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.

byword in Polish

dewiza
noun
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
ucieleśnienie
noun
Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.

What does "byword" mean?

  1. noun A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
  2. noun A characteristic word or expression; a word or phrase associated with a person or group.
  3. noun Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.
  4. noun An object of notoriety or contempt, scorn or derision.
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What is "byword" in Polish?

"byword" in Polish is dewiza, ucieleśnienie. byword means: A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.

Are there other ways to say "byword" in Polish?

Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "byword": dewiza, ucieleśnienie.

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