English Explanatory Dictionary

Fogo Island

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
  2. An island of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Pronunciation

/ˈfoʊ.ɡoʊ ˈaɪ.lənd/

Word forms

Fogo Island

Etymology

The name of the island derives from Portuguese fogo (“fire”), possibly referring to a forest fire or its aftermath. The town is named after the island.

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