Suomi-neito

Finnish

proper noun
Definitions
  • The Maiden of Finland, the national personification of Finland.

Etymology

Affix from Finnish Suomi (Finland, of Finland, Finn) + Finnish neito (maiden, of a maiden, nigella, maiden's).

Origin

Finnish

neito

Gloss

maiden, of a maiden, nigella, maiden's

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