Faeroes
Britishplural noun
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The Faeroes — 18 rocky islands located halfway between Scotland and Iceland — are semi-independent and part of the Danish realm.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2021
Scotland midfielder John McGinn scored twice against the Faeroes in Glasgow to extend his prolific run under coach Steve Clarke of 10 goals in less than two years.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2021
The Faeroes also won 1-0 in Greece in November for its first competitive away win since 2001, and it cost the job of Greece coach Claudio Ranieri.
From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2015
Areas like Viking, Forties, Humber, Faeroes and Fair Isle drift out on the airwaves along with warnings of how rough conditions could be.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2012
What’s true for measles in the Faeroes is true of our other familiar acute infectious diseases throughout the world.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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