Nurmi

American

[nur-mee, noor-mi] / ˈnɜr mi, ˈnʊər mɪ /

noun

Paavo Johannes 1897–1973, Finnish athlete.

Nurmi British

/ ˈnɜːmɪ, ˈnurmi /

noun

Paavo (ˈpɑːvɔ), known as The Flying Finn. 1897–1973, Finnish runner, winner of the 1500, 5000, and 10 000 metres' races at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris

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"How long more do we have to wash ourselves in mud and floodwaters," shouted Nurmi Ali, another demonstrator.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Also in the cast: Maila Nurmi, the original Vampira, whose spooky-glam TV persona on “The Vampira Show” paved the way for Peterson’s Elvira.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025

Nurmi and Ritola’s dominance in the sport throughout the 1920s earned them the nickname The Flying Finns.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024

Many of the participants in our study prioritised their own needs without regard for the wellbeing of the team, bringing down team morale and commitment' says Assistant Professor Niina Nurmi of Aalto University.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2024

Mrs. Nurmi was touched by his apparent need for companionship: that his behavior was unlike that of any other cat she attributed to his foreign appearance.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

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