Etymology

From Russian матрёшка ‎(matrjóška), from personal name Матрёна ‎(Matrjóna), formerly Матро́на ‎(Matróna), ultimately from Latin mātrōna ‎(“matron”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ma.triˈɔ.ska/, /maˈtrjɔ.ska/
• Hyphenation: ma‧tri‧ò‧ska, ma‧triò‧ska