A chain of islands lying off the coast of north-western Europe, extending from the IJsselmeer in the Netherlands to Jutland. The islands consist of three groups: the West Frisian Islands form part of the Netherlands, the East Frisian Islands form part of Germany, and the North Frisian Islands are divided between Germany and Denmark.
Definition of Frisian Islands in US English:
Frisian Islands
proper noun
A chain of islands lying off the coast of northwestern Europe, extending from the IJsselmeer in the Netherlands to Jutland. The islands consist of three groups: the West Frisian Islands form part of the Netherlands, the East Frisian Islands form part of Germany, and the North Frisian Islands are divided between Germany and Denmark.