Babushka: n. 1. a woman’s scarf, often triangular, used as a hood with two of the ends tied under the chin; 2. an elderly Russian woman, esp. an elderly grandmother.
Example: Oh my little babushka, when did you become so wrinkled? Your layers have become thin and I long for the days you watched over my head.
This article appears in May 30-30, 2007.
Bright and stunning colored dress and scarf… Basket in hand and depiction of motherhood.. big family.. – Riya.. We sell russian babushka dolls at http://www.russiandollsandtoys.com