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Faroes

British

/ ˈfɛərəʊz /

noun

a variant spelling of Faeroes

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The lead lasted only seven minutes before Manchester City defender Gvardiol lashed in an equaliser after some hesitant Faroes defending.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

And while a hot dog may not seem like a culinary gem in a far-off country, ordering one is an immersive experience of everyday life in the Faroes.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2024

"It's not a Viking boat, it's a Faroes fishing boat without a motor but with sails."

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024

In this isolated land with its sparse population of some 54,400 people, the environment’s magic is pervasive — one reason, perhaps, why the Faroes also bubble with human innovation that takes its cue from nature.

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2023

There was Naddodh the Viking, driven ashore from the Faroes.

From In a Green Shade A Country Commentary by Hewlett, Maurice Henry

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