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Faroes

British  
/ ˈfɛərəʊz /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of Faeroes

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The lead lasted only seven minutes before Manchester City defender Gvardiol fired home the equaliser from an angle after some hesitant Faroes defending.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Iceland and the Faroes cannot be drawn together as they are considered the two countries most at risk of weather disruptions.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024

And since you only need one hand to eat this hot dog style served in the Faroes, it’s the perfect accompaniment.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 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

He passed Iceland and the Faroes and the Shetlands.

From Viking Tales by Lambdin, Victor Ralph