Fogo Island

Fo·go Is·land
/ˈfoʊ.ɡoʊ ˈaɪ.lənd/

proper noun

A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

OriginPortuguese fogo →
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Meanings

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

Origin

  1. Portuguesefogo“fire”
  2. EnglishFogo Island

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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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with Fogo Island

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Chicago

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