lintukoto

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • (Finnish mythology) A paradise-like place where birds migrate every winter; because it was located near the edge of the sky dome, the sky was very close to the ground and therefore its inhabitants were dwarfs.
  • (figuratively) A place like a paradise.

Etymology

Compound from Finnish lintu (bird, bird's) + Finnish koto (home).

Origin

Finnish

koto

Gloss

home

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji
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