hirvi

Finnish

pronunciation
Definitions
  • elk, moose (Alces alces)
  • any large deer, such as an elk, moose or wapiti
  • meat of these animals
  • short for hirvieläin (hirvieläin)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Finnic *hirvi.

Origin

Proto-Finnic

*hirvi

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