Fugløy

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Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Adapted borrowing of Faroese Fugloy, from fuglur (headland) +‎ oy, a variant of oyggj (island). Cognate with Icelandic Fugley and Danish Fuglø.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /²fʊɡlœʏː/, /²fʊɡɽœʏː/

Proper noun[edit]

Fugløy f

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