Fjorded

/ˈfjɔrdɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having fjords; characterized by deep, narrow inlets of water formed by glaciers.

Etymology

From 'fjord' (itself from Old Norse 'fjǫrðr' meaning inlet) plus the adjective suffix '-ed,' describing something possessing fjords.

Kelly Says

Norway's coastline is so incredibly complex because of fjords that mapping it is actually impossible—each time you measure more precisely, the coastline gets longer, a phenomenon mathematicians call fractal geometry!

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