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ankaruus.

strictness, harshness, austerity (characteristic)

8 characters3 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɑŋkɑruːs/[ˈɑ̝ŋkɑ̝ruːs̠]
  1. strictness, harshness, austerity (characteristic)

Where this word comes from

ankara (“strict, harsh, austere”) + -uus

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