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Faroese

"The faroe sheep breed is native to the Faroe Islands and has adapted well to the harsh climate there."

See Also
faroe islands
Related Terms

Origin

The word comes from the Old Norse fjar, meaning "distant," which was adopted into Danish as Færø before entering English to describe the islands known for their remoteness. Although the original sense of distance remains relevant, the term now specifically refers to this archipelago rather than any distant place in general.

Rhyming Words
roe froe throe beroe munroe monroe ochroe cod roe mcenroe euphroe renfroe shad roe soft roe jane roe hard roe protheroe edible roe genus beroe herring roe death throe
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