Pysanky refer to Ukrainian colorful and intricately decorated Easter eggs.The word comes from the ancient Ukrainian "pysaty" which means "to write", which refers to the way these eggs are crafted. Designs are drawn ("written") on them in beeswax both before the dying process begins, and many subsequent times before the project is finished.
Pysanka is the singular form of Pysanky.
Pysanky is pronounced "pizahnkyeh"
Pysanky
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