sämpylä

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • roll, bun type of bread
  • sub, submarine sandwich; often with a modifier that specifies the main fillings type of sandwich made on this type of bread
  • (military) formal shoes, especially those distributed to conscripts to be used with the military uniform in festive occasions or when on leave

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Swedish sembla derived from Latin simila (wheat flour, finest quality wheat flour, finest wheat flour, the finest flour).

Origin

Latin

simila

Gloss

wheat flour, finest quality wheat flour, finest wheat flour, the finest flour

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