fjord
fjord
noun FYORD Rare
Origin: from Norwegian fjord, inlet of the sea
Usage Note
Fjord is a loanword from Norwegian, referring to the long, narrow inlets carved by glaciers characteristic of Scandinavia. In French it keeps its original spelling and is invariable in plural (des fjords). It is sometimes spelled fiord in older French texts.
Examples
"Le fjord est entouré de falaises."
Natural Translation
The fjord is surrounded by cliffs.
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