nikkarityyli

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • (architecture) A highly decorative wood construction style, which flourished in Finland at the turn of 19th and 20 th century, incorporating influences from historicist architectural styles of the period.

Etymology

Compound from Finnish nikkari (tinkerer, carpenter) + Finnish tyyli (style).

Origin

Finnish

tyyli

Gloss

style

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