hirvikärpänen

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Etymology

Compound of hirvi (moose) +‎ kärpänen (fly).

Pronunciation

Noun

hirvikärpänen

  1. deer ked, deer fly (Lipoptena cervi)

Usage notes

  • The English term "deer fly" may also denote sokkopaarma.

Declension

Possessive forms of hirvikärpänen (Kotus type 38/nainen, no gradation)

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