Frisian

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Frisian(s) most often refers to:

• Frisia, a cross-border coastal region in Germany and the Netherlands
  • Frisians, the medieval and modern ethnic group inhabiting Frisia
    • Frisii, the ancient inhabitants of Frisia prior to 600 AD
  • Frisian languages, a group of West Germanic languages, including:
    • Old Frisian, spoken in Frisia from the 8th to 16th Century
    • Middle Frisian, spoken in Frisia from the 16th to 19th Century
    • North Frisian language, spoken in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
    • Saterland Frisian language, spoken in Lower Saxony, Germany
    • West Frisian language, spoken in Friesland, Netherlands
  • Frisian cuisine, the traditional recipes and cooking methods of Frisia

Frisian or Friesian may also refer to:

Animal breeds

• Friesian (chicken), a Dutch breed of chicken
• East Friesian sheep, a breed of sheep notable for its high production of milk
• Friesian horse, a horse breed from Friesland
• Friesian Sporthorse, a type of Frisian cross, bred specifically for sport horse disciplines
• Holstein Friesian cattle, a widespread black-and-white breed of dairy cattle

Other uses

• Friesan Fire, a horse that ran in the 2009 Kentucky Derby
• Frisian horse or cheval de frise, a type of military barrier
• Frisian School, a school of philosophy based on the works of Jakob Friedrich Fries
• Frisian Solar Challenge, a solar-powered boat race

See also

• East Frisian (disambiguation)
• West Frisian (disambiguation)

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