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ohjus.

missile, guided missile (self-propelled projectile that can have its trajectory altered during flight)

5 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈohjus/[ˈo̞xjus̠]
  1. missile, guided missile (self-propelled projectile that can have its trajectory altered during flight)

    ballistinen ohjus
Where this word comes from

ohjata (“to steer, guide”) + -us; a neologism formed similarly to ohjaus, with influence from ammus (“projectile”). Coined by Finnish engineering officer (colonel) Niilo Siltamaa in 1956.

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