Etymology

From Vappu, Valpuri, the name of a medieval saint with a feast day on 1st May.

Pronunciation

• IPA(key): /ˈʋɑpːu/, [ˈʋɑ̝pːu]
• Rhymes: -ɑpːu
• Syllabification(key): vap‧pu
• Hyphenation(key): vap‧pu

Noun

vappu

1. May Day, Labor Day, Walpurgis night (1st of May; in Finland, a highly joyous, festive occasion, especially among the working class and students)

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