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Nordic

Syllabification: (Nor·dic)
Pronunciation: /ˈnôrdik/
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Definition of Nordic

adjective

  • of or relating to Scandinavia, Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands.
  • relating to or denoting a physical type of northern European peoples characterized by tall stature, a bony frame, light coloring, and a dolichocephalic head.
  • Skiing relating to or denoting the disciplines of cross-country skiing or ski jumping. Often contrasted with alpine.

noun

  • a native of Scandinavia, Finland, or Iceland.

Origin:

from French nordique, from nord 'north'

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