peltikorva

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • tin ear Insensitivity and inability to appreciate the elements of performed music

Etymology

Compound from Finnish pelti (sheet metal, plate, sheet) + Finnish korva (ear, eared, -eared).

Origin

Finnish

korva

Gloss

ear, eared, -eared

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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