Bordøy

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Adapted borrowing of Faroese Borðoy, from barð (“headland”) +‎ oy, a variant of oyggj (“island”). Cognate with Icelandic Borðey and Danish Bordø.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²buːrœʏː/, /²buːɽœʏː/

Proper noun

Bordøy f

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