Place Namesa group of 21 islands in the N Atlantic between Great Britain and Iceland, belonging to Denmark but having extensive home rule. 41,211; 540 sq. mi. (1400 sq. km). Cap.: Torshavn.
Also, Faroe Islands.Also called Faer′oes, Faroes. Danish, Faer•ö•er•ne(ferœ′er nə).USA pronunciation