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groteski.

grotesque (abnormal, distorted)

8 characters3 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɡroteski/[ˈɡro̞t̪e̞s̠k̟i]
  1. grotesque (abnormal, distorted)

  2. grotesque, sans-serif

Where this word comes from

Ultimately from Italian grottesco, probably through French grotesque, either directly or through German grotesk (as suggested by the Finnish pronunciation) or Swedish grotesk.

noun/ˈɡroteski/[ˈɡro̞t̪e̞s̠k̟i]
  1. grotesque, sans-serif font

  2. grotesque (an ornamental style)

Where this word comes from

Ultimately from Italian grottesco, probably through French grotesque, either directly or through German grotesk (as suggested by the Finnish pronunciation) or Swedish grotesk.

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