jousi

Finnish

pronunciation
Definitions
  • bow weapon
  • spring mechanical device made of flexible material
  • (music) bow rod used for playing stringed instruments
  • (musical instrument) musical bow

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Finnic *jousi (bow) inherited from Proto-Uralic *joŋse.

Origin

Proto-Uralic

*joŋse

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