Finn·ish | \ ˈfi-nish 
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\Definition of Finnish
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Finland, the Finns, or Finnish
Finnish
nounDefinition of Finnish (Entry 2 of 2)
: the Finno-Ugric language of the Finns
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Finnish
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of Finnish
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to Finland, its people, or the Finnish language
Finnish
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of Finnish (Entry 2 of 2)
: the chief language of the people of Finland
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Finnish
adjectiveFinn·ish | \ ˈfi-nish \
\Kids Definition of Finnish
(Entry 1 of 2)
: relating to Finland, its people, or the Finnish language
Finnish
nounKids Definition of Finnish (Entry 2 of 2)
: the language of the Finns
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