vesihiisi

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • (folklore) A usually malevolent spirit that resides in water.

Etymology

Compound from Finnish vesi (water, of water, water-) + Finnish hiisi (devil's, devil).

Origin

Finnish

hiisi

Gloss

devil's, devil

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