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fiord
noun
less common spelling of fjord
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
the fjords of Norway
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South Island The South Island is renowned for its spectacular natural scenery from the golden beaches of the Abel Tasman to the fiords and mountains in the Southern Alps.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
Inside the park, travelers can explore the 421-meter Doubtful Sound, New Zealand's deepest fiord, which is home to bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, and penguins, according to Tourism New Zealand.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2022
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“Fiord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiord. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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fiord
variant of fjord
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