matka

/ˈmatka/

Definitions

1. noun

  1. Mother, used as a respectful term for an elderly woman, especially in Polish culture. 2. A vessel or container for storing liquids, especially beer.

“She called her elderly neighbor ‘matka’ out of respect.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement for beer in India, typically 1 liter.

“The beer was sold in a matka, which was quite large.”

Synonyms

  • container
  • elderly woman
  • mother
  • vessel

Antonyms

  • empty space
  • father
  • nothing
  • young woman