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luoho

Pronunciation: /ˈluo̯ho/

“luoho” is a Finnish word. Its 3 meanings in English:

noun

  1. synonym of peltoluoho (“Apera spica-venti”)
  2. any plant of the genus Apera
  3. the genus Apera

Etymology

Unknown, no known cognates. First attested in Ganander's 1787 dictionary, but not present in Suomen murteiden sanakirja (the main Finnish dialectal dictionary). Possibly a blend of luste + ruoho.

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