Nordic
1 of 2adjective
Nor·dic ˈnȯr-dik 
1
: of or relating to the Germanic peoples of northern Europe and especially of Scandinavia
2
: of or relating to a group or physical type characterized by tall stature, long head, light skin and hair, and blue eyes
3
a
: of or relating to competitive ski events involving cross-country racing, ski jumping, or biathlon compare alpine
b
: of, relating to, or being cross-country skiing
Nordic
2 of 2noun
1
: a native of northern Europe
2
: a person of Nordic physical type
3
: a member of the peoples of Scandinavia
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
French nordique, from nord north, from Old French north, from Old English
First Known Use
Adjective
1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1