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fjord
noun \fē-ˈȯrd, ˈfē-ˌ; ˈfyȯrd\
: a narrow part of the ocean between cliffs or steep hills or mountains
Full Definition of FJORD
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
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Variants of FJORD
fjord also fiord \fē-ˈȯrd, ˈfē-ˌ; ˈfyȯrd\
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Rhymes with FJORD
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FJORD Defined for Kids
fjord
noun \fē-ˈȯrd\
Definition of FJORD for Kids
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
Variants of FJORD
fjord or fiord \fē-ˈȯrd\
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