fiord
noun
less common spelling of fjord
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
the fjords of Norway
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South Island The South Island is renowned for its spectacular natural scenery from the golden beaches of the Abel Tasman to the fiords and mountains in the Southern Alps.
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Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
Inside the park, travelers can explore the 421-meter Doubtful Sound, New Zealand's deepest fiord, which is home to bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, and penguins, according to Tourism New Zealand.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2022
Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
Inside the park, travelers can explore the 421-meter Doubtful Sound, New Zealand's deepest fiord, which is home to bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, and penguins, according to Tourism New Zealand.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2022
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“Fiord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiord. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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