Kunøy

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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Adapted borrowing of Faroese Kunoy (literally woman island), from kona (woman) +‎ oy, a variant of oyggj (island). Cognate with Icelandic Konuoy and Danish Kunø.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Kunøy f

  1. An island in the north-east of the Faroe Islands. Official name: Kunoy
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See also

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