mjø

Westrobothnian

Etymology 1

From Old Norse mjǫðr, from Proto-Germanic *meduz (“mead”), from Proto-Indo-European *médʰu (“honey, mead”).

Noun

mjø m (definite singular mjøn)

  1. (uncountable) honey
Derived terms
  • hommelmjø

Etymology 2

From Old Norse mjór (also mjár, mær), from Proto-Germanic *maiwaz.

Adjective

mjø

  1. (obsolete) thin, narrow
Usage notes
  • Present in toponyms such as Mjø Tjän and Mjøvættn.
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