pronounced "loy-loo"
A Finnish word for the steam that rises when water is thrown on hot stones (kiuas) in a sauna. The powerful, moist steam that this generates is the high point of a good sauna session - the way the heat and energy hits you has to be experienced to be understood.
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To learn more, try the book 'Finnish Sauna: Steam, Wood, Stone and How to Build Your Own' by Lassi A. Liikkanen on Kindle or in hardback.