This is the 8474th most frequent Polish word.
popielcowa
"Popielcowa" means "ash-colored" or "grayish" in English.
In this sentence, 'popielcowa' is used as an adjective describing the color of the dress, meaning ash-colored or grayish.
Suknia, którą wybrała na bal, miała popielcową barwę.
The dress she chose for the ball was ash-colored.
Here, 'popielcowa' refers to the symbolic meaning of ash color linked to mourning and cultural practices.
Popielcowa symbolika związana jest z okresem żałoby w kulturze.
The symbolism of gray ash is associated with the mourning period in culture.
In this sentence, 'Popielcową' refers to 'Ash Wednesday,' a day of observance in Christian traditions marking the beginning of Lent.