Svinøy
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Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Adapted borrowing of Faroese Svínoy, from svín (“pig, swine”) + oy, a variant of oyggj (“island”). Cognate with Icelandic Svíney and Danish Svinø.
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Svinøy f
- An island, one of the Northern Isles of the Faroe Islands. Official name: Svínoy