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Noun: Faroese (Faroese)  ,feh-row'eez
  1. A Scandinavian language (closely related to Icelandic) that is spoken on the Faroe Islands
    - Faeroese, Faroese language, Faeroese language
     
  2. A native or resident of the Faroe Islands
    "The Faroese maintained their traditional whaling customs"
Adjective: Faroese  ,feh-row'eez
  1. Of or relating to the Faroe Islands
    "The Faroese landscape is characterized by dramatic cliffs"

Derived forms: Faroese

Type of: Nordic, Norse, North Germanic, North Germanic language, Scandinavian, Scandinavian language

Encyclopedia: Faroese