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kasmekktur.

probably signifying a thick heap of clouds, reminiscent of a horse's mane

10 characters3 syllables approx.Íslenska language

Meaning & usage

adj[ˈkʰaːs.mɛxtʏr]
  1. probably signifying a thick heap of clouds, reminiscent of a horse's mane

Where this word comes from

Coined by the Icelandic author Halldór Laxness from the epic novel Sjálfstætt fólk ("Independent People") when describing weather conditions. From kas- (“heap”) + mekktur (“with a mane”), from the noun makki (“mane”).

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