peruskivi

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • cornerstone ceremonial stone set at the foundation of a building, often in the corner and inscribed with the completion year and other details
  • foundation stone
  • (figuratively) cornerstone that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central

Etymology

Prefix from Finnish kivi (stone, rock, olut, stone's, compare jalokivi).

Origin

Finnish

kivi

Gloss

stone, rock, olut, stone's, compare jalokivi

Concept
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Food and drink

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Kanji

岩, 巌

Emoji
🗿 🪨

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