■ adjective
1》 relating to Scandinavia, Finland, and Iceland.
2》 denoting a physical type of northern European peoples characterized by tall stature, a bony frame, light colouring, and a dolichocephalic head.
3》 (in skiing) denoting the disciplines of cross-country skiing and ski jumping.
■ noun a native of Scandinavia, Finland, or Iceland.
Origin
from Fr. nordique , from nord 'north'.