Scandinavia

Latin

proper noun
Definitions
  • Scandinavia
  • a large and fertile island in Northern Europe, perhaps Zealand or Scania

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Germanic *Skaþinawjō (Scadia island).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*Skaþinawjō

Gloss

Scadia island

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