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jolma.

A short river connecting two lakes.

5 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈjolmɑ/[ˈjo̞lmɑ̝]
  1. A short river connecting two lakes.

Where this word comes from

From Sami (compare Northern Sami čoalbmi). Doublet of salmi (inherited).

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