muko-muko

Ingrian

Etymology

From muko (“calf”).

Pronunciation
  • (Ala-Laukaa) IPA(key): /ˈmuko ˈmuko/, [ˈmuko ˈmuko]
  • (Soikkola) IPA(key): /ˈmukoi̯ ˈmukoi̯/, [ˈmuɡ̊oi̯ ˈmuɡ̊oi̯]

Interjection

muko-muko

  1. Used as a call for cows to come closer.

References
  • Ruben E. Nirvi (1971) Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 316
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