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muuri.

wall (rampart built for defensive purposes; structure built for defense)

5 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmuːri/[ˈmuːri]

  1. wall (rampart built for defensive purposes; structure built for defense)

  2. wall (impediment to free movement)

  3. barrier, wall

    figuratively
    kielimuuri

  4. wall

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Old Swedish mur (compare Swedish mur, German Mauer), ultimately from Latin murus. First attested in 1380 (in Muremestare).

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