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  What it means

  Literally “mohair beret.” A pejorative term for an older, conservative, often religious person — similar to “old-fashioned conservative.”

  Vocabulary

  • moherowy — mohair
  • beret — beret

  Grammar note

  Adjective + noun phrase used metaphorically.

  Cultural context

  A modern, politically charged expression in Poland, often used in media and public discourse.

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