Fjord

Definition

A narrow inlet of seawater between cliffs or steep mountainsides, typically formed by glacial erosion during the Ice Age; most famously found in Scandinavia, particularly Norway.

Example Usage

The cruise ship sailed through a stunning Norwegian fjord surrounded by waterfalls and snow-capped peaks.

Origin

From Old Norse 'fjörðr,' related to the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to go or pass through.'

Fun Fact

Norway has over 1,000 fjords, some reaching depths of over 1,000 meters, making them among the deepest water bodies in the world.

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