Faial

or Fa·yal

[ fah-yahl ]
/ fɑˈyɑl /

noun

an island in the Azores, in the N Atlantic. 66 sq. mi. (171 sq. km).

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British Dictionary definitions for faial

Faial

Fayal

/ (Portuguese fəˈial) /

noun

an island in the central Azores archipelago. Chief town: Horta. Area: 171 sq km (66 sq miles)
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