Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Polish term or phrase:
bialy kruk
English translation:
rara avis
Added to glossary by
Dominika Schoenborn
Dec 29, 2002 17:13
21 yrs ago
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Polish term
bialy kruk
Polish to English
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Niektore roczniki tego szampana to swoiste "biale kruki", na przyklad Cuvee Dom Perignon rocznik 1953, ...
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | rara avis |
leff
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| 5 | white raven |
Elisabeth Ghysels
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| 5 | white crow |
Maciej Andrzejczak
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| 5 | unique /very rare /rarity |
Natalie
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| 5 | collector's item |
bartek
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| 3 | rarities, gems, treasures |
Piotr Kurek
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Change log
May 1, 2005 01:02: leff changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"
Proposed translations
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rara avis
rara avis pl. rarae aves =
an unusual or extraordinary person or thing; rarity
Etymology
[L, lit., strange bird]
[Webster's]
an unusual or extraordinary person or thing; rarity
Etymology
[L, lit., strange bird]
[Webster's]
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white raven
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Greetings,
Nikolaus
Nikolaus
Comment: " 'white raven' does not mean a rare thing"
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Maciej Andrzejczak
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white crow
sth exteremely rare, a rarity
world, as well as a few of my own personal rants. The online version
of the inimitable White Crow, a quarterly print publication
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The white crow is a "scientific joke". ... Master: "True, however, we can DISPROVE the
theory that all crows are black by observating even a single white crow!".
world, as well as a few of my own personal rants. The online version
of the inimitable White Crow, a quarterly print publication
======================
The white crow is a "scientific joke". ... Master: "True, however, we can DISPROVE the
theory that all crows are black by observating even a single white crow!".
22 mins
unique /very rare /rarity
Jakos nie pasuje ten 'bialy kruk' do wina...
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Note added at 2002-12-29 17:38:04 (GMT)
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Some champagne vintages are really unique - tak chyba byloby najlepiej.
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Note added at 2002-12-29 17:38:04 (GMT)
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Some champagne vintages are really unique - tak chyba byloby najlepiej.
23 mins
collector's item
Leff's answr is correct, even perfect. In case you should need another version - try "collecter's item".
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Note added at 2002-12-29 17:50:30 (GMT)
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A true 2002 Official Fifa World Cup™ Collector\'s item to cherish forever that will increase in value.
Magnificient wine box featuring all World Cup results and players names.
http://www.planetfootballt.officialwine.com/
A COLLECTOR\'S ITEM TO COMMEMORATE A SPECIAL DATE
A UNIQUE GIFT TO GIVE TO SOMEONE IMPORTANT IN YOUR LIFE
http://www.firstlightwine.com.au/
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Note added at 2002-12-29 17:50:30 (GMT)
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A true 2002 Official Fifa World Cup™ Collector\'s item to cherish forever that will increase in value.
Magnificient wine box featuring all World Cup results and players names.
http://www.planetfootballt.officialwine.com/
A COLLECTOR\'S ITEM TO COMMEMORATE A SPECIAL DATE
A UNIQUE GIFT TO GIVE TO SOMEONE IMPORTANT IN YOUR LIFE
http://www.firstlightwine.com.au/
26 mins
Piotr Kurek
Absolutely professional services
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rarities, gems, treasures
propozycje
pwk
pwk
Reference:
http://www.cellarwinestore.com/browse-style.html?SubDepartmentID=27
http://moneymanager.com.au/investments/shares/news/2002/08/05/FFX97WD9H4D.html
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