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