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elosalama.

heat lightning (an apparently silent lightning that strikes too far from the observer to be heard)

9 characters5 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈeloˌsɑlɑmɑ/[ˈe̞lo̞ˌs̠ɑ̝lɑ̝mɑ̝]
  1. heat lightning (an apparently silent lightning that strikes too far from the observer to be heard)

Where this word comes from

elo + salama; thus called because in Finland this type of lightnings are primarily seen in August (elokuu in Finnish)

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