FJORD


Meaning of FJORD in English

n.

Variant: also fiord

Pronunciation: f ē - ' o ̇ rd, ' f ē - ˌ ; ' fyo ̇ rd

Function: noun

Etymology: Norwegian fjord, from Old Norse fj ỏ rthr ― more at FORD

Date: 1674

: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes

fjord

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