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Corfu
KAWR-fyoo
Corfu (name) means a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, known for its beaches and Venetian architecture. Example: “They sailed around Corfu during their summer holiday.”
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A Greek island in the Ionian Sea, known for its beaches and Venetian architecture.
"They sailed around Corfu during their summer holiday."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian Corfù, from Ancient Greek Κορυφώ (Koruphṓ), from κορυφή (koruphḗ) ("summit", "mountain peak"). Named after the twin peaks of the Old Fortress of Corfu.
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What does “Corfu” mean?
The word “Corfu” means a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, known for its beaches and Venetian architecture.
How do you pronounce “Corfu”?
“Corfu” is pronounced KAWR-fyoo (/ˈkɔɹ.fjuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Corfu” in a sentence?
Here is “Corfu” used in a sentence: “They sailed around Corfu during their summer holiday.”
What part of speech is “Corfu”?
“Corfu” is a name.
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