Fugløy

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²fʊɡlœʏː/, /²fʊɡɽœʏː/

Proper noun

Fugløy f

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