Fiorded

/ˈfjɔːrdɪd/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by or resembling fiords; having the distinctive features of fiord-like geography.

Etymology

From 'fiord' + English suffix '-ed' (past participle, used adjectivally). Geographic descriptive term.

Kelly Says

When geologists describe a coastline as 'fiorded,' they're describing how glaciers literally rewrote the map—carving fingers of water deep into the land that can reach 1,300 meters deep.

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