pinkopahvi

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • A type of thick cardboard formerly used on interior walls and ceilings under wallpaper or other finishing material.

Etymology

Compound from Finnish pingottaa (stretch-) + Finnish pahvi (paperboard, cardboard).

Origin

Finnish

pahvi

Gloss

paperboard, cardboard

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