Definitions

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  • noun a pair of the traditional Russian felt boots

Etymologies

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From Russian валенки (válenki), singular валенок (válenok)

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Examples

  • The slide is in the middle of the playground, and we are herded there in pairs, in scratchy wool leggings and galoshes over felt valenki boots, our throats cinched with scarves and our waists with belts over padded coats.

    A Mountain of Crumbs Elena Gorokhova 2010

  • When she thought of Russia, all she could visualize were men dressed in ushanka hats and valenki felt boots.

    Sea Escape Lynne Griffin 2010

  • The slide is in the middle of the playground, and we are herded there in pairs, in scratchy wool leggings and galoshes over felt valenki boots, our throats cinched with scarves and our waists with belts over padded coats.

    A Mountain of Crumbs Elena Gorokhova 2010

  • When she thought of Russia, all she could visualize were men dressed in ushanka hats and valenki felt boots.

    Sea Escape Lynne Griffin 2010

  • Reader comment: "Keith: The "outer space fashion emergency" just looks like a pair of fine, old fashioned, Russian felt boots valenki"

    NASA Watch: News: April 2006 Archives 2006

  • Reader comment: "Keith: The "outer space fashion emergency" just looks like a pair of fine, old fashioned, Russian felt boots valenki"

    NASA Watch: Keith Cowing: April 2006 Archives 2006

  • One was of a girl on an outing, eyes sparkling, dressed in a fur hat, heavy woolen jacket and the kind of felt boots called valenki.

    Gorky Park Smith, Martin Cruz, 1942- 1981

  • Typically, they wear valenki - Russian felt boots - covered with waterproof galoshes.

    The Hindu - Front Page 2010

  • Then I put on my shuba, ushanka, valenki and go for a walk with my bear Misha.

    Designcollector Network - All you need are links 2009

  • After reading her post, I have decided that I will walk up to the next woman I see, look into her eyes, and ask: 'So how's your valenki, eh?'

    The India Uncut Blog 2008

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