FJORD


Meaning of FJORD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

also fiord fē-ˈȯrd, ˈfē-ˌ; ˈfyȯrd

Etymology: Norwegian fjord, from Old Norse fjǫrthr — more at ford

Date: 1674

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

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