The Alternative Russian Dictionary: vafl'a

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Main form vafl'a
Transcribed form vafl'a
Pronunciation
Grammatical description female, noun
Strength † strong
Translation flying dick
Literal translation
Note The stress should be on tke last syllaby or it should be translated as "vafer". "vafl'a" is a mystic, fairy object. According to legend when someone stands with his mouth opened for too long it quickly flies into (see "lovit' vafly"). It's oftten used to name different flying objects, especialy zeppelins.
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