Lew salonowy
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What it means
Literally “salon lion.” Describes a charming, socially brilliant man who is the centre of attention at parties and social gatherings — “a social lion,” “the life of the party,” “a man about town.”
Vocabulary
- lew — lion
- salonowy — salon, drawing-room (adjective)
Grammar note
Nominative masculine noun phrase. 'Salonowy' agrees with 'lew'.
Cultural context
The 'salon' as the centre of aristocratic social life in 18th–19th century Poland — a lew salonowy was the most sought-after guest.
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