rogowinie

Rogowinie is a Polish term that may refer to several distinct uses, though it is not widely attested in major encyclopedic references. In linguistic terms, rogowinie can be understood as a plural or collective noun derived from the root rog- meaning horn or bend, with the suffix -owinie or -inie, a pattern found in Polish toponyms and dialectal speech. The exact meaning depends on regional dialect and historical context.

In toponymy, rogowinie appears as a place name in some historical documents and rural cadastral records. It may designate a small settlement, hamlet, or a part of a village. Because of regional spelling variation and historical boundary changes, there is no single modern locality universally identified as “Rogowinie.” Contemporary maps rarely show a current administrative unit by that exact name.

In historical linguistics, rogowinie may appear as a plural form of a dialect noun describing hornlike features in geography or architecture, though evidence for this usage is sparse and localized.

The term is considered obscure in standard references and tends to surface mainly in archival material, genealogical sources, or regional histories. When encountered, its interpretation relies on surrounding text such as the description of a place, a parish, or a landscape feature.

See also: Rogów, Rogowice, Rogówek (related to similar etymological roots).