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kiilu.

glow (the state of a glowing object)

5 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkiːlu/[ˈk̟iːlu]
  1. glow (the state of a glowing object)

    rare
    Erotin pimeästä kaksi kiilua - ne olivat ilveksen silmät.
  2. Someone who oversees or supervises (supposedly with a glowing eye), like a police, foreman, teacher etc.

    slang
Where this word comes from

kiilua (“to glow”) + -u.

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