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Icelandic
Etymology 1
Inherited from Old Norse snilli.
Pronunciation
Noun
snilli f (genitive singular snilli, no plural)
- genius, ingenuity
- Synonyms: snilld, snilligáfa
Declension
Declension of snilli (sg-only feminine)
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singular
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definite
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snilli
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snillin
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snilli
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snillina
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snilli
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snillinni
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snilli
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snillinnar
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Etymology 2
Contraction of snillingur (“genius”).
Pronunciation
Noun
snilli m (genitive singular snilla, nominative plural snillar)
- genius (person possessing extraordinary intelligence)
Declension