Bordøy

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Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Adapted borrowing of Faroese Borðoy, from barð (“headland”) +‎ oy, a variant of oyggj (“island”). Cognate with Icelandic Borðey and Danish Bordø.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /²buːrœʏː/, /²buːɽœʏː/

Proper noun[edit]

Bordøy f

  1. An island, one of the Northern Isles of the Faroe Islands. Official name: Borðoy
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