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ohjus

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Finnish

Etymology

ohjata (to steer, guide) + -us; a neologism formed similarly to ohjaus, with influence from ammus (projectile). Coined by Finnish engineering officer (colonel) Niilo Siltamaa in 1956.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈohjus/, [ˈo̞xjus̠]
  • Rhymes: -ohjus
  • Syllabification(key): oh‧jus
  • Hyphenation(key): oh‧jus

Noun

ohjus

  1. missile, guided missile (self-propelled projectile that can have its trajectory altered during flight)
    ballistinen ohjusballistic missile

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