zolotnik
noun
zo·lot·nik
\¦zälət¦nēk, -nik\
Definition of zolotnik
-s
: a Russian unit of weight equal to 4.266 grams or a small fraction of an ounce
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Origin and Etymology of zolotnik
Russian, from zoloto gold + -nik, noun suffix denoting a thing connected with something specified — more at zloty
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