Finnish

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Etymology

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From kaksitoista (twelve) +‎ -ikko.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑksiˌtoi̯stikːo/, [ˈkɑ̝ks̠iˌt̪o̞i̯s̠tikːo̞]
  • Rhymes: -oistikːo
  • Hyphenation(key): kaksi‧toistik‧ko

Noun

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kaksitoistikko (rare)

  1. A group of twelve, particularly:
    1. (music, archaic) A singing ensemble consisting of three quartets. This type of ensemble were somewhat popular around the turn of 19th and 20th century.
    2. (sports) A rowing boat with 12 rowers.

Declension

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Possessive forms of kaksitoistikko (Kotus type 4*A/laatikko, kk-k gradation)