Heligoland
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Second element is land, first element of disputed origin:
- From German heilig (“holy”), as in Middle High German Heiligland (“holy land”)
- From the North Frisian for high, similar to Hallig; hinted by the Heligolanders' self-designation of Halunder.[1]
- Related to the legendary hero Helgi, identical to the Old Norse name Helgi.[2]
More at Heligoland.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈhɛlɪɡə(ʊ)ˌlənd/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - (US) IPA(key): /ˈhɛlɪɡoʊlænd/
Proper noun
Heligoland
- A small island of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in the North Sea.
Derived terms
Translations
island
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References
Portuguese
Alternative forms
- Helgoland
- Heligolândia (uncommon)
- Helgolândia (rare)
Proper noun
Heligoland f
- Heligoland (an island of Germany in the North Sea)