Frisian Islands

geographical name Fri·sian Islands \ˈfri-zhən, ˈfrē-\

Definition of FRISIAN ISLANDS

islands NW Europe in North Sea including West Frisian Islands (off N Netherlands), East Frisian Islands (off NW Germany), & North Frisian Islands (off NW Germany & Denmark, including Helgoland & Sylt)

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