A mamushka, often referred to as a "matryoshka" or Russian nesting doll, is a traditional Russian wooden doll that consists of a set of dolls of decreasing size placed one inside the other. Typically, the outermost doll is painted in vibrant colors and features intricate designs, often depicting folk themes or cultural motifs. The term "mamushka" can also refer to a similar concept in other cultures, where nesting dolls are used for artistic or decorative purposes. These dolls symbolize family and the idea of continuity, as each smaller doll represents a part of the whole.
A Mamushka is defined as 'the dance of brotherly love' and it is a dance performed by Addams family men. It was dancedÊwhen celebrating something grand.
Perhaps you mean mamushka, the dance with knives performed in the 1991 comedy film, The AddamsFamily.***Also defined as a lover of Russian literature, as found in the Urban Dictionary.