Surtsey

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proper noun

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

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Meanings

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

Origin

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

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Translations

Polish Surtsey
  • Surtseyvolcanic island off the coast of Iceland
Portuguese Surtsey
  • Surtseyvolcanic island off the coast of Iceland

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

russety
Cite this entry
APA

Surtsey. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Surtsey

MLA

“Surtsey.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Surtsey. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Surtsey,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Surtsey.

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