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Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
Adapted borrowing of Faroese Vágoy, from vágur (“bay”) + oy, a variant of oyggj (“island”). Cognate with Icelandic Vogey and Danish Vågø.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Vågøy f
- An island in the Faroe Islands. Official names: Vágar and Vágoy
- Synonym: Vågar