English Explanatory Dictionary

Surtsey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A volcanic island that emerged in 1963 off the coast of Iceland

Word forms

Surtsey

Etymology

From the name of the mythological giant Surtr and ey (“island”).

Derived words

Surtseyan
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