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kiusaus.

temptation (enticement to something that will have negative consequences)

7 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkiu̯sɑus/[ˈk̟iu̯s̠ɑ̝us̠]
  1. temptation (enticement to something that will have negative consequences)

  2. casserole with julienned potatoes and chopped meat or vegetables; julienne casserole; frestelse

  3. synonym of kiusaaminen

Where this word comes from

From kiusata + -us. As a food term, first in janssoninkiusaus and thence elsewhere.

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