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kaivaus.

excavation (archaeological or mine exploration site)

7 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɑi̯ʋɑus/[ˈkɑ̝i̯ʋɑ̝us̠]
  1. excavation (archaeological or mine exploration site)

Where this word comes from

kaivaa (“to excavate, dig”) + -us

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