"fil" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Of North Germanic origin, from Swedish fil. Also related to Finnish viili. Etymology templates: {{der|en|gmq|-}} North Germanic, {{bor|en|sv|fil}} Swedish fil, {{cog|fi|viili}} Finnish viili Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fil (uncountable)
  1. A Nordic dairy product, similar to yogurt, but using different bacteria which give a different taste and texture. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-fil-en-noun-Swwsx9Ao Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 71 29
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 1

Noun

Forms: fils [plural]
Etymology templates: {{dercat|en|ar|fa|pal|akk}} Head templates: {{en-noun}} fil (plural fils)
  1. (chess) Alternative form of alfil. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: alfil Categories (topical): Chess
    Sense id: en-fil-en-noun-dEdYP3fA Topics: board-games, chess, games
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 2

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