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lepakko

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Finnish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlepɑkːo/, [ˈle̞pɑ̝kːo̞]
  • Rhymes: -epɑkːo
  • Syllabification(key): le‧pak‧ko
  • Hyphenation(key): le‧pak‧ko

Etymology 1

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    lepa- + -kko; from the same root as lepattaa (to flutter).

    Noun

    lepakko

    1. bat (flying mammal)
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    Etymology 2

    In older slang, the term was more generally used of an older woman; its current meaning has probably been influenced by lesbo (which starts with the same syllable). Originally the same word as lepakko (etymology 1); compare the use of English bat as a derogatory term for an old woman.

    Noun

    lepakko (slang)

    1. lesbian, dyke
      Synonym: lesbo
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    Ingrian

    Etymology

    From Proto-Finnic *lëpakkoi. Cognates include Finnish lepakko.

    Pronunciation

    • (Ala-Laukaa) IPA(key): /ˈlepɑkːo/, [ˈlʲe̞pɑˑkːŏ̞̥]
    • (Soikkola) IPA(key): /ˈlepɑkːoi̯/, [ˈle̞b̥ɑˑkːo̞i̯]
    • Rhymes: -epɑkːo, -epɑkːoi̯
    • Hyphenation: le‧pak‧ko

    Noun

    lepakko

    1. synonym of nahkasiipi (bat)

    Declension

    More information Declension of (type 4/koivu, kk-k gradation), singular ...

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    References

    • Ruben E. Nirvi (1971), Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 257
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