fiord

Fiord, an alternative spelling for fjord, is defined as an inlet or a narrow body of seawater with high cliffs on the sides.

(noun)

An example of a fiord is the Sognefjord of Norway.

See fiord in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a narrow inlet or arm of the sea bordered by steep cliffs, esp. in Norway

Origin: Norw fjord < ON fjörthr, akin to OE ford, ford

See fiord in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Variant of fjord.

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