nes

Faroese

noun
Definitions
  • a headland, a cape, a ness projecting to the sea or lake, a promontory
  • peninsula

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse nes (headland).

Origin

Old Norse

nes

Gloss

headland

Kanji

岬

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