Meaning of kutya | Babel Free

Definitions

Alternative spelling of kutia.

alt-of, alternative, uncountable

Examples

“Lesia put⟳ a bowl of kutya, its boiled wheat grains mixed with honey and ground poppy seed, in the center of the table. Papa dipped a wooden spoon into the kutya and tossed it into the air.”

“The next day, Christmas Day, Elise tried to have⟳ as little to do with Nikholai as possible. The day was celebrated with the traditional feast that ended with a pot of kutya, rice boiled with raisins and nuts.”

“The kutya is eaten from a common dish to symbolize unity. Some families used to throw⟳ a spoonful of kutya up to the ceiling. According to tradition, if the kutya stuck, there would be a plentiful honey harvest⟳.”

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