syli

Finnish

pronunciation
Definitions
  • arms in reference to embracing or holding in both one's arms
  • lap space over upper legs of a seated person
  • (figuratively) lap place of rearing and fostering
  • armful.

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Finnic *süli inherited from Proto-Uralic *süle (fathom, lap).

Origin

Proto-Uralic

*süle

Gloss

fathom, lap

Concept
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Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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