poltto

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • burn, burning act of burning something intentionally
  • burn physical sensation in the muscles following strenuous exercise
  • burn operation or result of burning or baking
  • incineration act of destroying by burning
  • pain, smarting, especially the labor pains,

Etymology

Suffix from Finnish polttaa (burn).

Origin

Finnish

polttaa

Gloss

burn

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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