Plural of dacha; Russian country houses or cottages, often used as vacation homes by urban families.
From Russian 'dacha,' which may derive from the verb 'davat' meaning 'to give.' Historically, the Russian nobility would grant land parcels to trusted people, and these vacation homes became culturally significant in Russian society.
The dacha represents something uniquely Russian—a cultural institution where urban families spend summers in simple cottages with gardens. When Russian literature mentions a dacha, it's not just a house; it's a whole way of life, which is why English borrowed the word rather than trying to translate it.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.