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loukku.

trap (especially mechanical trap to catch animals)

6 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlou̯kːu/[ˈlo̞u̯kːu]
  1. trap (especially mechanical trap to catch animals)

Where this word comes from

Possibly borrowed from Russian *ловка (*lovka) (in the compound Russian мышело́вка (myšelóvka, “mousetrap”)). See hiirenloukku.

noun/ˈlou̯kːu/[ˈlo̞u̯kːu]
  1. larger, open-toothed flax brake, used before a smaller one (lihta)

Where this word comes from

Possibly loukata + -u, especially if it is of onomatopoeic origin.

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