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Norway has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

"Norway is a constitutional monarchy that gained its independence from Sweden in 1905."

2

Short for Norway rat.

"The pest control officer identified an infestation of norways in the basement walls."

Proper Noun
1

A country in Scandinavia, in northern Europe. Official name: Kingdom of Norway.

"Norway is a beautiful country in northern Europe known for its fjords and mountains."

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Origin

The word "norway" comes from Old English Norþweġ, which was a direct translation of the Old Norse phrase meaning "north way." It originally described the route to the north, distinguishing it from paths leading south or east.

Rhyming Words
way away sway tway byway beway howay noway alway ioway myway amway elway on way ordway dugway forway iceway rahway subway
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