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Funen

/ˈfjuːnən/

Funen proper noun: the third largest island of Denmark.

funen: the third largest island of Denmark
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Proper noun

Funen

  1. The third largest island of Denmark.
    Synonyms:
    Fyn

Synonyms of Funen

Origin of Funen

From Danish Fyn, likely through German Fünen. Related with Danish fyge (“to blow around”), hence "windswept place".

Questions about Funen

What does Funen mean?
Funen means the third largest island of Denmark.
What part of speech is Funen?
Funen is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Funen?
Funen is pronounced /ˈfjuːnən/.

Words near Funen in the dictionary

  1. funebral
  2. funebrial
  3. funebrious
  4. funemployed
  5. funemployment
  6. Funen
  7. funeral
  8. funeral biscuit
  9. funeral biscuits
  10. funeral celebrant
  11. funeral celebrants

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