kynnenmustuainen

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • A black rim of dirt under a person's fingernail.
  • (rare) Often with verran (verran); pinch, iota small amount of anything

Etymology

Compound from Finnish kynsi (nail, claw, fingernail, talon, of a nail) + Finnish mustuainen (black spot).

Origin

Finnish

mustuainen

Gloss

black spot

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