Etymology

From Proto-Finnic *hërkku. Cognates include Estonian hõrk, Karelian herkku and Votic erkku (Mati), herkku. Possibly related to herkkä.

Pronunciation

• IPA(key): /ˈherkːu/, [ˈhe̞rkːu]
• Rhymes: -erkːu
• Syllabification(key): herk‧ku
• Hyphenation(key): herk‧ku

Noun

herkku

1. (food) delicacy
2. treat (snack food item designed to be given to pets)
   Synonym: herkkupala
3. (slang) option, accessory kaikilla herkuilla ― with all options; loaded

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